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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,000.60, 552,000.90 and 341,428.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,000.60, 552,000.90 and 341,428.55 is: 512,142.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,000.60 : 552,000.90 = 341,428.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,000.60/552,000.90 = 341,428.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,000.60x = 552,000.90 × 341,428.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,000.60x = 188,468,866,885.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,468,866,885.70/368,000.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512,142.83

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