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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667,071.72, 920,551.77 and 361,142.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667,071.72, 920,551.77 and 361,142.46 is: 498,372.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667,071.72 : 920,551.77 = 361,142.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667,071.72/920,551.77 = 361,142.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667,071.72x = 920,551.77 × 361,142.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667,071.72x = 332,450,330,775.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,450,330,775.15/667,071.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,372.69

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