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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,769.96, 503,361.68 and 203,635.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,769.96, 503,361.68 and 203,635.24 is: 281,004.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,769.96 : 503,361.68 = 203,635.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,769.96/503,361.68 = 203,635.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,769.96x = 503,361.68 × 203,635.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,769.96x = 102,502,176,513.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,502,176,513.60/364,769.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,004.98

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