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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,695.26, 502,882.70 and 237,134.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,695.26, 502,882.70 and 237,134.30 is: 326,987.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,695.26 : 502,882.70 = 237,134.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,695.26/502,882.70 = 237,134.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,695.26x = 502,882.70 × 237,134.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,695.26x = 119,250,737,046.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,250,737,046.61/364,695.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,987.35

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