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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,129.80, 867,194.70 and 365,553.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,129.80, 867,194.70 and 365,553.40 is: 548,330.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,129.80 : 867,194.70 = 365,553.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,129.80/867,194.70 = 365,553.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,129.80x = 867,194.70 × 365,553.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,129.80x = 317,005,971,046.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,005,971,046.98/578,129.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548,330.10

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