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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,368.32, 867,171.84 and 360,148.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,368.32, 867,171.84 and 360,148.16 is: 497,017.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,368.32 : 867,171.84 = 360,148.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,368.32/867,171.84 = 360,148.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,368.32x = 867,171.84 × 360,148.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,368.32x = 312,310,342,579.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,310,342,579.81/628,368.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497,017.96

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