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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,710.86, 506,999.49 and 265,573.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,710.86, 506,999.49 and 265,573.10 is: 366,172.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,710.86 : 506,999.49 = 265,573.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,710.86/506,999.49 = 265,573.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,710.86x = 506,999.49 × 265,573.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,710.86x = 134,645,423,722.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,645,423,722.72/367,710.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,172.01

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