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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554,052.20, 829,004.70 and 367,428.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554,052.20, 829,004.70 and 367,428.20 is: 549,767.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554,052.20 : 829,004.70 = 367,428.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554,052.20/829,004.70 = 367,428.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554,052.20x = 829,004.70 × 367,428.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554,052.20x = 304,599,704,712.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,599,704,712.54/554,052.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549,767.16

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