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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,638.40, 551,457.60 and 330,313.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,638.40, 551,457.60 and 330,313.60 is: 495,470.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,638.40 : 551,457.60 = 330,313.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,638.40/551,457.60 = 330,313.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,638.40x = 551,457.60 × 330,313.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,638.40x = 182,153,945,103.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,153,945,103.36/367,638.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495,470.40

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