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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385,991.64, 579,877.38 and 370,048.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385,991.64, 579,877.38 and 370,048.60 is: 555,926.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385,991.64 : 579,877.38 = 370,048.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385,991.64/579,877.38 = 370,048.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385,991.64x = 579,877.38 × 370,048.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385,991.64x = 214,582,812,640.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,582,812,640.67/385,991.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555,926.06

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