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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,624.45, 551,436.68 and 274,312.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,624.45, 551,436.68 and 274,312.45 is: 411,468.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,624.45 : 551,436.68 = 274,312.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,624.45/551,436.68 = 274,312.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,624.45x = 551,436.68 × 274,312.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,624.45x = 151,265,946,710.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,265,946,710.67/367,624.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411,468.68

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