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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,643.70, 551,465.55 and 334,401.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,643.70, 551,465.55 and 334,401.30 is: 501,601.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,643.70 : 551,465.55 = 334,401.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,643.70/551,465.55 = 334,401.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,643.70x = 551,465.55 × 334,401.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,643.70x = 184,410,796,825.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,410,796,825.22/367,643.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501,601.95

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