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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,675.20, 551,512.80 and 274,363.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,675.20, 551,512.80 and 274,363.20 is: 411,544.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,675.20 : 551,512.80 = 274,363.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,675.20/551,512.80 = 274,363.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,675.20x = 551,512.80 × 274,363.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,675.20x = 151,314,816,648.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,314,816,648.96/367,675.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411,544.80

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