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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,874.02, 503,550.88 and 203,725.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,874.02, 503,550.88 and 203,725.60 is: 281,155.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,874.02 : 503,550.88 = 203,725.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,874.02/503,550.88 = 203,725.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,874.02x = 503,550.88 × 203,725.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,874.02x = 102,586,203,390.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,586,203,390.34/364,874.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,155.13

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