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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,967.80, 551,951.70 and 344,348.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,967.80, 551,951.70 and 344,348.20 is: 516,522.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,967.80 : 551,951.70 = 344,348.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,967.80/551,951.70 = 344,348.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,967.80x = 551,951.70 × 344,348.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,967.80x = 190,063,574,381.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,063,574,381.94/367,967.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516,522.30

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