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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,355.40, 977,810.70 and 367,272.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,355.40, 977,810.70 and 367,272.20 is: 551,346.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,355.40 : 977,810.70 = 367,272.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,355.40/977,810.70 = 367,272.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,355.40x = 977,810.70 × 367,272.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,355.40x = 359,122,686,972.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,122,686,972.54/651,355.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551,346.76

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