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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486,063.80, 729,095.70 and 367,965.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486,063.80, 729,095.70 and 367,965.80 is: 551,948.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486,063.80 : 729,095.70 = 367,965.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486,063.80/729,095.70 = 367,965.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486,063.80x = 729,095.70 × 367,965.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486,063.80x = 268,282,282,527.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,282,282,527.06/486,063.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551,948.70

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