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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,310.23, 502,747.14 and 203,165.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,310.23, 502,747.14 and 203,165.46 is: 280,367.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,310.23 : 502,747.14 = 203,165.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,310.23/502,747.14 = 203,165.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,310.23x = 502,747.14 × 203,165.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,310.23x = 102,140,853,961.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,140,853,961.78/364,310.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,367.79

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