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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,312.23, 502,749.90 and 203,167.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,312.23, 502,749.90 and 203,167.46 is: 280,370.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,312.23 : 502,749.90 = 203,167.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,312.23/502,749.90 = 203,167.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,312.23x = 502,749.90 × 203,167.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,312.23x = 102,142,420,198.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,142,420,198.25/364,312.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,370.55

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