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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,914.69, 507,861.02 and 215,002.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,914.69, 507,861.02 and 215,002.69 is: 296,784.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,914.69 : 507,861.02 = 215,002.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,914.69/507,861.02 = 215,002.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,914.69x = 507,861.02 × 215,002.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,914.69x = 109,191,484,714.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,191,484,714.00/367,914.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296,784.79

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