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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,336.05, 502,790.22 and 203,173.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,336.05, 502,790.22 and 203,173.80 is: 280,383.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,336.05 : 502,790.22 = 203,173.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,336.05/502,790.22 = 203,173.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,336.05x = 502,790.22 × 203,173.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,336.05x = 102,153,799,600.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,153,799,600.24/364,336.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,383.45

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