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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579,609.20, 869,413.80 and 367,032.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579,609.20, 869,413.80 and 367,032.80 is: 550,549.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579,609.20 : 869,413.80 = 367,032.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579,609.20/869,413.80 = 367,032.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579,609.20x = 869,413.80 × 367,032.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579,609.20x = 319,103,381,372.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,103,381,372.64/579,609.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,549.20

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