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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,627.73, 507,316.13 and 204,280.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,627.73, 507,316.13 and 204,280.01 is: 281,900.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,627.73 : 507,316.13 = 204,280.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,627.73/507,316.13 = 204,280.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,627.73x = 507,316.13 × 204,280.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,627.73x = 103,634,543,220.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,634,543,220.07/367,627.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,900.78

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