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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579,781.20, 869,671.80 and 367,204.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579,781.20, 869,671.80 and 367,204.80 is: 550,807.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579,781.20 : 869,671.80 = 367,204.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579,781.20/869,671.80 = 367,204.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579,781.20x = 869,671.80 × 367,204.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579,781.20x = 319,347,659,384.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,347,659,384.64/579,781.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,807.20

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