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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,624.70, 551,437.05 and 274,312.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,624.70, 551,437.05 and 274,312.70 is: 411,469.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,624.70 : 551,437.05 = 274,312.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,624.70/551,437.05 = 274,312.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,624.70x = 551,437.05 × 274,312.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,624.70x = 151,266,186,065.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,266,186,065.54/367,624.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411,469.05

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