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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,002.80, 550,504.20 and 320,346.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,002.80, 550,504.20 and 320,346.80 is: 480,520.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,002.80 : 550,504.20 = 320,346.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,002.80/550,504.20 = 320,346.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,002.80x = 550,504.20 × 320,346.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,002.80x = 176,352,258,856.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,352,258,856.56/367,002.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480,520.20

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