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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,381.13, 502,846.84 and 203,246.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,381.13, 502,846.84 and 203,246.62 is: 280,480.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,381.13 : 502,846.84 = 203,246.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,381.13/502,846.84 = 203,246.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,381.13x = 502,846.84 × 203,246.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,381.13x = 102,201,919,604.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,201,919,604.62/364,381.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,480.82

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