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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,823.32, 505,983.19 and 264,998.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,823.32, 505,983.19 and 264,998.42 is: 365,529.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,823.32 : 505,983.19 = 264,998.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,823.32/505,983.19 = 264,998.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,823.32x = 505,983.19 × 264,998.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,823.32x = 134,084,745,896.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,084,745,896.56/366,823.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,529.50

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