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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,004.80, 552,007.20 and 344,676.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,004.80, 552,007.20 and 344,676.80 is: 517,015.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,004.80 : 552,007.20 = 344,676.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,004.80/552,007.20 = 344,676.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,004.80x = 552,007.20 × 344,676.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,004.80x = 190,264,075,272.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,264,075,272.96/368,004.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517,015.20

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