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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,281.93, 506,849.04 and 206,136.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,281.93, 506,849.04 and 206,136.98 is: 284,469.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,281.93 : 506,849.04 = 206,136.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,281.93/506,849.04 = 206,136.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,281.93x = 506,849.04 × 206,136.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,281.93x = 104,480,330,421.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,480,330,421.50/367,281.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,469.02

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