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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,008.80, 550,513.20 and 320,352.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,008.80, 550,513.20 and 320,352.80 is: 480,529.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,008.80 : 550,513.20 = 320,352.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,008.80/550,513.20 = 320,352.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,008.80x = 550,513.20 × 320,352.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,008.80x = 176,358,445,056.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,358,445,056.96/367,008.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480,529.20

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