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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428,152.91, 590,290.88 and 368,365.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428,152.91, 590,290.88 and 368,365.77 is: 507,862.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428,152.91 : 590,290.88 = 368,365.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428,152.91/590,290.88 = 368,365.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428,152.91x = 590,290.88 × 368,365.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428,152.91x = 217,442,952,693.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,442,952,693.35/428,152.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507,862.85

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