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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,310.30, 691,965.45 and 367,998.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,310.30, 691,965.45 and 367,998.30 is: 551,997.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,310.30 : 691,965.45 = 367,998.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,310.30/691,965.45 = 367,998.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,310.30x = 691,965.45 × 367,998.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,310.30x = 254,642,109,258.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,642,109,258.74/461,310.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551,997.45

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