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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,558.73, 503,090.92 and 203,413.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,558.73, 503,090.92 and 203,413.74 is: 280,710.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,558.73 : 503,090.92 = 203,413.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,558.73/503,090.92 = 203,413.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,558.73x = 503,090.92 × 203,413.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,558.73x = 102,335,605,597.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,335,605,597.24/364,558.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,710.89

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