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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,622.40, 656,433.60 and 367,638.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,622.40, 656,433.60 and 367,638.40 is: 551,457.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,622.40 : 656,433.60 = 367,638.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,622.40/656,433.60 = 367,638.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,622.40x = 656,433.60 × 367,638.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,622.40x = 241,330,198,410.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,330,198,410.24/437,622.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551,457.60

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