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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,979.40, 551,969.10 and 367,979.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,979.40, 551,969.10 and 367,979.40 is: 551,969.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,979.40 : 551,969.10 = 367,979.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,979.40/551,969.10 = 367,979.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,979.40x = 551,969.10 × 367,979.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,979.40x = 203,113,258,236.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,113,258,236.54/367,979.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551,969.10

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