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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,670.88, 503,244.72 and 203,524.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,670.88, 503,244.72 and 203,524.16 is: 280,862.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,670.88 : 503,244.72 = 203,524.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,670.88/503,244.72 = 203,524.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,670.88x = 503,244.72 × 203,524.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,670.88x = 102,422,458,912.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,422,458,912.44/364,670.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,862.73

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