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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,002.60, 552,003.90 and 353,487.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,002.60, 552,003.90 and 353,487.40 is: 530,231.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,002.60 : 552,003.90 = 353,487.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,002.60/552,003.90 = 353,487.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,002.60x = 552,003.90 × 353,487.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,002.60x = 195,126,423,400.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,126,423,400.86/368,002.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530,231.10

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