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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,299.06, 502,734.78 and 203,160.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,299.06, 502,734.78 and 203,160.90 is: 280,363.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,299.06 : 502,734.78 = 203,160.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,299.06/502,734.78 = 203,160.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,299.06x = 502,734.78 × 203,160.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,299.06x = 102,136,050,366.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,136,050,366.10/364,299.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,363.20

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