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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,001.80, 552,002.70 and 305,793.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,001.80, 552,002.70 and 305,793.80 is: 458,690.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,001.80 : 552,002.70 = 305,793.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,001.80/552,002.70 = 305,793.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,001.80x = 552,002.70 × 305,793.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,001.80x = 168,799,003,243.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,799,003,243.26/368,001.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458,690.70

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