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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433,961.32, 598,565.22 and 369,265

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433,961.32, 598,565.22 and 369,265 is: 509,329.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433,961.32 : 598,565.22 = 369,265 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433,961.32/598,565.22 = 369,265/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433,961.32x = 598,565.22 × 369,265
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433,961.32x = 221,029,185,963.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,029,185,963.30/433,961.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509,329.23

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