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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,658.80, 551,488.20 and 367,658.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,658.80, 551,488.20 and 367,658.80 is: 551,488.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,658.80 : 551,488.20 = 367,658.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,658.80/551,488.20 = 367,658.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,658.80x = 551,488.20 × 367,658.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,658.80x = 202,759,489,826.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,759,489,826.16/367,658.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551,488.20

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