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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378,364.51, 567,546.76 and 359,444.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378,364.51, 567,546.76 and 359,444.53 is: 539,166.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378,364.51 : 567,546.76 = 359,444.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378,364.51/567,546.76 = 359,444.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378,364.51x = 567,546.76 × 359,444.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378,364.51x = 204,001,575,563.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,001,575,563.49/378,364.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539,166.79

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