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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,484.22, 589,537.35 and 367,035.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,484.22, 589,537.35 and 367,035.54 is: 506,173.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,484.22 : 589,537.35 = 367,035.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,484.22/589,537.35 = 367,035.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,484.22x = 589,537.35 × 367,035.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,484.22x = 216,381,159,607.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,381,159,607.42/427,484.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506,173.44

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