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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,083.40, 552,125.10 and 210,327.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,083.40, 552,125.10 and 210,327.80 is: 315,491.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,083.40 : 552,125.10 = 210,327.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,083.40/552,125.10 = 210,327.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,083.40x = 552,125.10 × 210,327.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,083.40x = 116,127,257,607.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,127,257,607.78/368,083.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315,491.70

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