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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,407.22, 500,346.73 and 233,567.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,407.22, 500,346.73 and 233,567.64 is: 322,468.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,407.22 : 500,346.73 = 233,567.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,407.22/500,346.73 = 233,567.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,407.22x = 500,346.73 × 233,567.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,407.22x = 116,864,801,238.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,864,801,238.25/362,407.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,468.19

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