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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,867.60, 656,801.40 and 370,216.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,867.60, 656,801.40 and 370,216.40 is: 555,324.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,867.60 : 656,801.40 = 370,216.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,867.60/656,801.40 = 370,216.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,867.60x = 656,801.40 × 370,216.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,867.60x = 243,158,649,822.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,158,649,822.96/437,867.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555,324.60

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