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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,412.70, 552,619.05 and 368,412.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,412.70, 552,619.05 and 368,412.70 is: 552,619.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,412.70 : 552,619.05 = 368,412.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,412.70/552,619.05 = 368,412.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,412.70x = 552,619.05 × 368,412.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,412.70x = 203,591,876,281.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,591,876,281.94/368,412.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552,619.05

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