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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,283.44, 508,308.24 and 358,447.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,283.44, 508,308.24 and 358,447.84 is: 496,080.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,283.44 : 508,308.24 = 358,447.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,283.44/508,308.24 = 358,447.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,283.44x = 508,308.24 × 358,447.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,283.44x = 182,201,990,682.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,201,990,682.20/367,283.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496,080.06

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