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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,544.40, 656,316.60 and 367,560.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,544.40, 656,316.60 and 367,560.40 is: 551,340.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,544.40 : 656,316.60 = 367,560.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,544.40/656,316.60 = 367,560.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,544.40x = 656,316.60 × 367,560.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,544.40x = 241,235,992,022.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,235,992,022.64/437,544.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551,340.60

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