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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,013.60, 552,020.40 and 341,441.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,013.60, 552,020.40 and 341,441.55 is: 512,162.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,013.60 : 552,020.40 = 341,441.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,013.60/552,020.40 = 341,441.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,013.60x = 552,020.40 × 341,441.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,013.60x = 188,482,701,007.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,482,701,007.62/368,013.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512,162.33

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