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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,888.20, 656,832.30 and 367,029.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,888.20, 656,832.30 and 367,029.40 is: 550,544.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,888.20 : 656,832.30 = 367,029.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,888.20/656,832.30 = 367,029.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,888.20x = 656,832.30 × 367,029.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,888.20x = 241,076,764,969.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,076,764,969.62/437,888.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,544.10

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