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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,865.24, 507,663.08 and 206,710.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,865.24, 507,663.08 and 206,710.64 is: 285,265.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,865.24 : 507,663.08 = 206,710.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,865.24/507,663.08 = 206,710.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,865.24x = 507,663.08 × 206,710.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,865.24x = 104,939,360,171.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,939,360,171.17/367,865.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285,265.77

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