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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579,625.70, 869,438.55 and 367,049.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579,625.70, 869,438.55 and 367,049.30 is: 550,573.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579,625.70 : 869,438.55 = 367,049.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579,625.70/869,438.55 = 367,049.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579,625.70x = 869,438.55 × 367,049.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579,625.70x = 319,126,811,170.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,126,811,170.52/579,625.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,573.95

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