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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,947.89, 506,421.25 and 370,766.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,947.89, 506,421.25 and 370,766.91 is: 504,813.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,947.89 : 506,421.25 = 370,766.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,947.89/506,421.25 = 370,766.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,947.89x = 506,421.25 × 370,766.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,947.89x = 187,764,240,167.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,764,240,167.00/371,947.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504,813.30

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