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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,045.10, 552,067.65 and 329,553.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,045.10, 552,067.65 and 329,553.90 is: 494,330.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,045.10 : 552,067.65 = 329,553.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,045.10/552,067.65 = 329,553.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,045.10x = 552,067.65 × 329,553.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,045.10x = 181,936,047,121.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,936,047,121.34/368,045.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494,330.85

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