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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,401.80, 573,602.70 and 367,886.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,401.80, 573,602.70 and 367,886.60 is: 551,829.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,401.80 : 573,602.70 = 367,886.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,401.80/573,602.70 = 367,886.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,401.80x = 573,602.70 × 367,886.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,401.80x = 211,020,747,053.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,020,747,053.82/382,401.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551,829.90

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