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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,124.60, 552,705.30 and 289,327.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,124.60, 552,705.30 and 289,327.80 is: 434,399.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,124.60 : 552,705.30 = 289,327.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,124.60/552,705.30 = 289,327.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,124.60x = 552,705.30 × 289,327.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,124.60x = 159,913,008,497.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,913,008,497.34/368,124.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434,399.14

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