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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,562.16, 507,233.86 and 206,424

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,562.16, 507,233.86 and 206,424 is: 284,864.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,562.16 : 507,233.86 = 206,424 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,562.16/507,233.86 = 206,424/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,562.16x = 507,233.86 × 206,424
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,562.16x = 104,705,242,316.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,705,242,316.64/367,562.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,864.04

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