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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,407.14, 552,588.18 and 216,688.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,407.14, 552,588.18 and 216,688.14 is: 325,018.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,407.14 : 552,588.18 = 216,688.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,407.14/552,588.18 = 216,688.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,407.14x = 552,588.18 × 216,688.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,407.14x = 119,739,304,910.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,739,304,910.19/368,407.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,018.96

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