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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,814.62, 503,452.64 and 228,854.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,814.62, 503,452.64 and 228,854.28 is: 315,824.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,814.62 : 503,452.64 = 228,854.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,814.62/503,452.64 = 228,854.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,814.62x = 503,452.64 × 228,854.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,814.62x = 115,217,291,441.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,217,291,441.30/364,814.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315,824.22

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