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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370,274.06, 510,595.98 and 316,736.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370,274.06, 510,595.98 and 316,736.30 is: 436,769.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,274.06 : 510,595.98 = 316,736.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,274.06/510,595.98 = 316,736.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,274.06x = 510,595.98 × 316,736.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,274.06x = 161,724,281,500.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,724,281,500.07/370,274.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,769.14

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