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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,313.73, 502,751.97 and 203,168.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,313.73, 502,751.97 and 203,168.96 is: 280,372.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,313.73 : 502,751.97 = 203,168.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,313.73/502,751.97 = 203,168.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,313.73x = 502,751.97 × 203,168.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,313.73x = 102,143,594,882.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,143,594,882.85/364,313.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,372.62

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