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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,212.73, 505,424.76 and 264,567.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,212.73, 505,424.76 and 264,567.03 is: 365,139.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,212.73 : 505,424.76 = 264,567.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,212.73/505,424.76 = 264,567.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,212.73x = 505,424.76 × 264,567.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,212.73x = 133,718,727,641.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,718,727,641.66/366,212.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,139.49

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