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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,073.20, 644,332.20 and 367,865.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,073.20, 644,332.20 and 367,865.20 is: 551,132.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,073.20 : 644,332.20 = 367,865.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,073.20/644,332.20 = 367,865.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,073.20x = 644,332.20 × 367,865.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,073.20x = 237,027,393,619.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,027,393,619.44/430,073.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551,132.68

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