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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,622.22, 503,203.86 and 203,508.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,622.22, 503,203.86 and 203,508.72 is: 280,856.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,622.22 : 503,203.86 = 203,508.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,622.22/503,203.86 = 203,508.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,622.22x = 503,203.86 × 203,508.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,622.22x = 102,406,373,447.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,406,373,447.66/364,622.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,856.10

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