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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,395.48, 552,593.22 and 243,707.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,395.48, 552,593.22 and 243,707.32 is: 365,560.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,395.48 : 552,593.22 = 243,707.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,395.48/552,593.22 = 243,707.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,395.48x = 552,593.22 × 243,707.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,395.48x = 134,671,012,696.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,671,012,696.37/368,395.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,560.98

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