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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,961.24, 503,689 and 303,599.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,961.24, 503,689 and 303,599.04 is: 419,002.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,961.24 : 503,689 = 303,599.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,961.24/503,689 = 303,599.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,961.24x = 503,689 × 303,599.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,961.24x = 152,919,496,858.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,919,496,858.56/364,961.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419,002.02

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