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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,568.60, 550,623.90 and 323,731.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,568.60, 550,623.90 and 323,731.40 is: 484,955.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,568.60 : 550,623.90 = 323,731.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,568.60/550,623.90 = 323,731.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,568.60x = 550,623.90 × 323,731.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,568.60x = 178,254,246,020.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,254,246,020.46/367,568.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484,955.04

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