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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,684.62, 503,531.48 and 235,699.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,684.62, 503,531.48 and 235,699.46 is: 325,437.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,684.62 : 503,531.48 = 235,699.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,684.62/503,531.48 = 235,699.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,684.62x = 503,531.48 × 235,699.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,684.62x = 118,682,097,929.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,682,097,929.00/364,684.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,437.63

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