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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554,051.70, 829,003.95 and 367,427.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554,051.70, 829,003.95 and 367,427.70 is: 549,766.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554,051.70 : 829,003.95 = 367,427.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554,051.70/829,003.95 = 367,427.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554,051.70x = 829,003.95 × 367,427.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554,051.70x = 304,599,014,639.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,599,014,639.42/554,051.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549,766.41

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