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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,497.98, 502,997.45 and 203,348.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,497.98, 502,997.45 and 203,348.88 is: 280,616.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,497.98 : 502,997.45 = 203,348.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,497.98/502,997.45 = 203,348.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,497.98x = 502,997.45 × 203,348.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,497.98x = 102,283,967,083.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,283,967,083.61/364,497.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,616.01

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