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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,002.40, 552,003.60 and 354,005.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,002.40, 552,003.60 and 354,005.60 is: 531,008.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,002.40 : 552,003.60 = 354,005.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,002.40/552,003.60 = 354,005.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,002.40x = 552,003.60 × 354,005.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,002.40x = 195,412,365,620.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,412,365,620.16/368,002.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531,008.40

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