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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524,969.24, 786,272.06 and 367,898.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524,969.24, 786,272.06 and 367,898.90 is: 551,020.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524,969.24 : 786,272.06 = 367,898.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524,969.24/786,272.06 = 367,898.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524,969.24x = 786,272.06 × 367,898.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524,969.24x = 289,268,625,974.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,268,625,974.73/524,969.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551,020.14

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