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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370,309.04, 510,644.28 and 316,771.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370,309.04, 510,644.28 and 316,771.28 is: 436,817.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,309.04 : 510,644.28 = 316,771.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,309.04/510,644.28 = 316,771.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,309.04x = 510,644.28 × 316,771.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,309.04x = 161,757,442,200.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,757,442,200.28/370,309.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,817.43

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