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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434,059.20, 650,167.20 and 360,331.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434,059.20, 650,167.20 and 360,331.20 is: 539,731.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434,059.20 : 650,167.20 = 360,331.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434,059.20/650,167.20 = 360,331.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434,059.20x = 650,167.20 × 360,331.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434,059.20x = 234,275,527,376.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,275,527,376.64/434,059.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539,731.74

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