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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,052.95, 507,921.08 and 224,891.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,052.95, 507,921.08 and 224,891.93 is: 310,355.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,052.95 : 507,921.08 = 224,891.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,052.95/507,921.08 = 224,891.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,052.95x = 507,921.08 × 224,891.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,052.95x = 114,227,348,304.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,227,348,304.82/368,052.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310,355.75

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