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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,035.20, 552,052.80 and 368,035.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,035.20, 552,052.80 and 368,035.20 is: 552,052.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,035.20 : 552,052.80 = 368,035.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,035.20/552,052.80 = 368,035.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,035.20x = 552,052.80 × 368,035.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,035.20x = 203,174,862,658.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,174,862,658.56/368,035.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552,052.80

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