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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554,086.70, 829,056.45 and 367,462.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554,086.70, 829,056.45 and 367,462.70 is: 549,818.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554,086.70 : 829,056.45 = 367,462.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554,086.70/829,056.45 = 367,462.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554,086.70x = 829,056.45 × 367,462.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554,086.70x = 304,647,321,569.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,647,321,569.42/554,086.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549,818.87

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