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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547,786.60, 821,679.90 and 367,383.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547,786.60, 821,679.90 and 367,383.40 is: 551,075.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547,786.60 : 821,679.90 = 367,383.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547,786.60/821,679.90 = 367,383.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547,786.60x = 821,679.90 × 367,383.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547,786.60x = 301,871,555,373.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,871,555,373.66/547,786.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551,075.10

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