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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,716.20, 507,507.41 and 343,702.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,716.20, 507,507.41 and 343,702.94 is: 474,365.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,716.20 : 507,507.41 = 343,702.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,716.20/507,507.41 = 343,702.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,716.20x = 507,507.41 × 343,702.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,716.20x = 174,431,787,170.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,431,787,170.27/367,716.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474,365.25

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