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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524,203.60, 785,123.70 and 367,133.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524,203.60, 785,123.70 and 367,133.08 is: 549,872.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524,203.60 : 785,123.70 = 367,133.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524,203.60/785,123.70 = 367,133.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524,203.60x = 785,123.70 × 367,133.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524,203.60x = 288,244,882,162.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,244,882,162.00/524,203.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549,872.00

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