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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,296.06, 502,730.76 and 203,161.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,296.06, 502,730.76 and 203,161.32 is: 280,363.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,296.06 : 502,730.76 = 203,161.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,296.06/502,730.76 = 203,161.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,296.06x = 502,730.76 × 203,161.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,296.06x = 102,135,444,806.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,135,444,806.20/364,296.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,363.85

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