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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,530.40, 656,295.60 and 367,546.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,530.40, 656,295.60 and 367,546.40 is: 551,319.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,530.40 : 656,295.60 = 367,546.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,530.40/656,295.60 = 367,546.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,530.40x = 656,295.60 × 367,546.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,530.40x = 241,219,085,115.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,219,085,115.84/437,530.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551,319.60

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