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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360,792.56, 497,624.28 and 320,004.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360,792.56, 497,624.28 and 320,004.08 is: 441,366.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360,792.56 : 497,624.28 = 320,004.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360,792.56/497,624.28 = 320,004.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360,792.56x = 497,624.28 × 320,004.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360,792.56x = 159,241,799,907.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,241,799,907.06/360,792.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441,366.64

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