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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,869.60, 656,804.40 and 370,218.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,869.60, 656,804.40 and 370,218.40 is: 555,327.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,869.60 : 656,804.40 = 370,218.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,869.60/656,804.40 = 370,218.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,869.60x = 656,804.40 × 370,218.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,869.60x = 243,161,074,080.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,161,074,080.96/437,869.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555,327.60

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