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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,356.80, 552,532.64 and 302,554.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,356.80, 552,532.64 and 302,554.56 is: 453,829.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,356.80 : 552,532.64 = 302,554.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,356.80/552,532.64 = 302,554.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,356.80x = 552,532.64 × 302,554.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,356.80x = 167,171,269,780.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,171,269,780.84/368,356.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453,829.74

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