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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,858.14, 552,173.31 and 326,005.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,858.14, 552,173.31 and 326,005.98 is: 489,351.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,858.14 : 552,173.31 = 326,005.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,858.14/552,173.31 = 326,005.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,858.14x = 552,173.31 × 326,005.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,858.14x = 180,011,801,056.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,011,801,056.39/367,858.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489,351.14

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