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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,998.80, 551,998.20 and 364,499.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,998.80, 551,998.20 and 364,499.60 is: 546,749.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,998.80 : 551,998.20 = 364,499.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,998.80/551,998.20 = 364,499.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,998.80x = 551,998.20 × 364,499.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,998.80x = 201,203,123,100.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,203,123,100.72/367,998.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546,749.40

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