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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,268.65, 505,426.68 and 205,086.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,268.65, 505,426.68 and 205,086.75 is: 283,006.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,268.65 : 505,426.68 = 205,086.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,268.65/505,426.68 = 205,086.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,268.65x = 505,426.68 × 205,086.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,268.65x = 103,656,315,164.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,656,315,164.49/366,268.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,006.24

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