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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,415.55, 508,377.27 and 207,267.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,415.55, 508,377.27 and 207,267.13 is: 286,008.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,415.55 : 508,377.27 = 207,267.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,415.55/508,377.27 = 207,267.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,415.55x = 508,377.27 × 207,267.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,415.55x = 105,369,897,710.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,369,897,710.14/368,415.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286,008.28

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