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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,263.28, 505,236.96 and 213,283.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,263.28, 505,236.96 and 213,283.44 is: 294,210.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,263.28 : 505,236.96 = 213,283.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,263.28/505,236.96 = 213,283.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,263.28x = 505,236.96 × 213,283.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,263.28x = 107,758,676,843.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,758,676,843.94/366,263.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294,210.98

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