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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,729.89, 507,464.24 and 206,581.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,729.89, 507,464.24 and 206,581.55 is: 285,080.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,729.89 : 507,464.24 = 206,581.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,729.89/507,464.24 = 206,581.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,729.89x = 507,464.24 × 206,581.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,729.89x = 104,832,745,698.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,832,745,698.54/367,729.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285,080.84

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