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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,984.20, 551,976.30 and 315,496.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,984.20, 551,976.30 and 315,496.20 is: 473,244.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,984.20 : 551,976.30 = 315,496.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,984.20/551,976.30 = 315,496.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,984.20x = 551,976.30 × 315,496.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,984.20x = 174,146,425,140.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,146,425,140.06/367,984.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473,244.30

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