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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,333.41, 589,329.95 and 366,884.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,333.41, 589,329.95 and 366,884.73 is: 505,965.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,333.41 : 589,329.95 = 366,884.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,333.41/589,329.95 = 366,884.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,333.41x = 589,329.95 × 366,884.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,333.41x = 216,216,157,752.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,216,157,752.24/427,333.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505,965.96

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