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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,644.41, 507,318.95 and 204,305.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,644.41, 507,318.95 and 204,305.73 is: 281,925.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,644.41 : 507,318.95 = 204,305.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,644.41/507,318.95 = 204,305.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,644.41x = 507,318.95 × 204,305.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,644.41x = 103,648,167,401.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,648,167,401.06/367,644.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,925.05

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