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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,376.84, 552,565.26 and 263,400.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,376.84, 552,565.26 and 263,400.84 is: 395,101.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,376.84 : 552,565.26 = 263,400.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,376.84/552,565.26 = 263,400.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,376.84x = 552,565.26 × 263,400.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,376.84x = 145,546,153,638.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,546,153,638.82/368,376.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395,101.26

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