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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485,370.80, 728,056.20 and 367,272.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485,370.80, 728,056.20 and 367,272.80 is: 550,909.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485,370.80 : 728,056.20 = 367,272.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485,370.80/728,056.20 = 367,272.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485,370.80x = 728,056.20 × 367,272.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485,370.80x = 267,395,239,131.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,395,239,131.36/485,370.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,909.20

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