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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,634.83, 551,924.51 and 283,448.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,634.83, 551,924.51 and 283,448.47 is: 425,536.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,634.83 : 551,924.51 = 283,448.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,634.83/551,924.51 = 283,448.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,634.83x = 551,924.51 × 283,448.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,634.83x = 156,442,157,915.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,442,157,915.00/367,634.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,536.82

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