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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,718.70, 507,510.86 and 343,705.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,718.70, 507,510.86 and 343,705.44 is: 474,368.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,718.70 : 507,510.86 = 343,705.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,718.70/507,510.86 = 343,705.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,718.70x = 507,510.86 × 343,705.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,718.70x = 174,434,243,441.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,434,243,441.08/367,718.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474,368.70

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