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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,972.77, 500,004.34 and 351,327.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,972.77, 500,004.34 and 351,327.29 is: 481,310.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,972.77 : 500,004.34 = 351,327.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,972.77/500,004.34 = 351,327.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,972.77x = 500,004.34 × 351,327.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,972.77x = 175,665,165,503.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,665,165,503.78/364,972.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481,310.33

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