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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,431.40, 552,647.10 and 363,765.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,431.40, 552,647.10 and 363,765.80 is: 545,648.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,431.40 : 552,647.10 = 363,765.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,431.40/552,647.10 = 363,765.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,431.40x = 552,647.10 × 363,765.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,431.40x = 201,034,114,449.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,034,114,449.18/368,431.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545,648.70

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