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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,311.23, 502,748.52 and 203,166.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,311.23, 502,748.52 and 203,166.46 is: 280,369.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,311.23 : 502,748.52 = 203,166.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,311.23/502,748.52 = 203,166.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,311.23x = 502,748.52 × 203,166.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,311.23x = 102,141,637,078.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,141,637,078.64/364,311.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,369.17

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