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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,912.80, 551,869.20 and 332,920.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,912.80, 551,869.20 and 332,920.80 is: 499,381.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,912.80 : 551,869.20 = 332,920.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,912.80/551,869.20 = 332,920.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,912.80x = 551,869.20 × 332,920.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,912.80x = 183,728,735,559.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,728,735,559.36/367,912.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499,381.20

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