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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,281.20, 655,921.80 and 367,297.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,281.20, 655,921.80 and 367,297.20 is: 550,945.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,281.20 : 655,921.80 = 367,297.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,281.20/655,921.80 = 367,297.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,281.20x = 655,921.80 × 367,297.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,281.20x = 240,918,240,558.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,918,240,558.96/437,281.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,945.80

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