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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,421.80, 573,632.70 and 367,906.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,421.80, 573,632.70 and 367,906.60 is: 551,859.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,421.80 : 573,632.70 = 367,906.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,421.80/573,632.70 = 367,906.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,421.80x = 573,632.70 × 367,906.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,421.80x = 211,043,256,305.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,043,256,305.82/382,421.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551,859.90

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