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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,573.20, 551,359.80 and 293,845.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,573.20, 551,359.80 and 293,845.20 is: 440,767.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,573.20 : 551,359.80 = 293,845.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,573.20/551,359.80 = 293,845.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,573.20x = 551,359.80 × 293,845.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,573.20x = 162,014,430,702.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,014,430,702.96/367,573.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440,767.80

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