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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,001.20, 552,001.80 and 199,602.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,001.20, 552,001.80 and 199,602.20 is: 299,403.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,001.20 : 552,001.80 = 199,602.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,001.20/552,001.80 = 199,602.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,001.20x = 552,001.80 × 199,602.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,001.20x = 110,180,773,683.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,180,773,683.96/368,001.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299,403.30

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