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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,423.36, 505,663.11 and 203,090.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,423.36, 505,663.11 and 203,090.28 is: 280,263.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,423.36 : 505,663.11 = 203,090.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,423.36/505,663.11 = 203,090.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,423.36x = 505,663.11 × 203,090.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,423.36x = 102,695,262,595.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,695,262,595.57/366,423.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,263.96

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