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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,427.10, 657,640.65 and 367,568.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,427.10, 657,640.65 and 367,568.30 is: 551,352.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,427.10 : 657,640.65 = 367,568.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,427.10/657,640.65 = 367,568.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,427.10x = 657,640.65 × 367,568.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,427.10x = 241,727,855,731.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,727,855,731.40/438,427.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551,352.45

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