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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530,865.36, 795,667.04 and 370,072.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530,865.36, 795,667.04 and 370,072.24 is: 554,668.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530,865.36 : 795,667.04 = 370,072.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530,865.36/795,667.04 = 370,072.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530,865.36x = 795,667.04 × 370,072.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530,865.36x = 294,454,283,786.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,454,283,786.97/530,865.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554,668.48

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