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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,290.08, 502,722.48 and 203,155.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,290.08, 502,722.48 and 203,155.30 is: 280,355.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,290.08 : 502,722.48 = 203,155.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,290.08/502,722.48 = 203,155.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,290.08x = 502,722.48 × 203,155.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,290.08x = 102,130,736,241.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,130,736,241.14/364,290.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,355.52

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