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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,210.40, 552,315.60 and 309,112.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,210.40, 552,315.60 and 309,112.80 is: 463,669.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,210.40 : 552,315.60 = 309,112.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,210.40/552,315.60 = 309,112.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,210.40x = 552,315.60 × 309,112.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,210.40x = 170,727,821,599.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,727,821,599.68/368,210.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463,669.20

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