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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,309.23, 502,745.76 and 203,164.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,309.23, 502,745.76 and 203,164.46 is: 280,366.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,309.23 : 502,745.76 = 203,164.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,309.23/502,745.76 = 203,164.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,309.23x = 502,745.76 × 203,164.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,309.23x = 102,140,068,333.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,140,068,333.96/364,309.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,366.40

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