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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,324.98, 552,487.48 and 243,636.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,324.98, 552,487.48 and 243,636.82 is: 365,455.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,324.98 : 552,487.48 = 243,636.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,324.98/552,487.48 = 243,636.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,324.98x = 552,487.48 × 243,636.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,324.98x = 134,606,292,717.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,606,292,717.01/368,324.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,455.24

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