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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567,059.90, 849,605.70 and 367,277.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567,059.90, 849,605.70 and 367,277.45 is: 550,278.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567,059.90 : 849,605.70 = 367,277.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567,059.90/849,605.70 = 367,277.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567,059.90x = 849,605.70 × 367,277.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567,059.90x = 312,041,015,001.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,041,015,001.47/567,059.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,278.75

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