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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,414.72, 502,893.08 and 203,265.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,414.72, 502,893.08 and 203,265.63 is: 280,507.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,414.72 : 502,893.08 = 203,265.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,414.72/502,893.08 = 203,265.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,414.72x = 502,893.08 × 203,265.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,414.72x = 102,220,878,728.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,220,878,728.84/364,414.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,507.00

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