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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,465.40, 656,198.10 and 367,481.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,465.40, 656,198.10 and 367,481.40 is: 551,222.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,465.40 : 656,198.10 = 367,481.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,465.40/656,198.10 = 367,481.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,465.40x = 656,198.10 × 367,481.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,465.40x = 241,140,596,465.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,140,596,465.34/437,465.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551,222.10

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