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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,633.93, 656,453.87 and 367,636.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,633.93, 656,453.87 and 367,636.73 is: 550,200.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,633.93 : 656,453.87 = 367,636.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,633.93/656,453.87 = 367,636.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,633.93x = 656,453.87 × 367,636.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,633.93x = 241,336,550,420.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,336,550,420.83/438,633.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,200.36

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