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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,229.80, 691,844.70 and 367,917.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,229.80, 691,844.70 and 367,917.80 is: 551,876.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,229.80 : 691,844.70 = 367,917.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,229.80/691,844.70 = 367,917.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,229.80x = 691,844.70 × 367,917.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,229.80x = 254,541,979,965.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,541,979,965.66/461,229.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551,876.70

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