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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,045.40, 552,068.10 and 308,996.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,045.40, 552,068.10 and 308,996.40 is: 463,494.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,045.40 : 552,068.10 = 308,996.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,045.40/552,068.10 = 308,996.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,045.40x = 552,068.10 × 308,996.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,045.40x = 170,587,055,454.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,587,055,454.84/368,045.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463,494.60

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