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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,455.16, 502,948.94 and 203,306.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,455.16, 502,948.94 and 203,306.20 is: 280,563.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,455.16 : 502,948.94 = 203,306.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,455.16/502,948.94 = 203,306.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,455.16x = 502,948.94 × 203,306.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,455.16x = 102,252,637,785.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,252,637,785.43/364,455.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,563.01

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