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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,440.80, 552,369.60 and 202,228.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,440.80, 552,369.60 and 202,228.80 is: 303,183.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,440.80 : 552,369.60 = 202,228.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,440.80/552,369.60 = 202,228.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,440.80x = 552,369.60 × 202,228.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,440.80x = 111,705,041,364.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,705,041,364.48/368,440.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,183.15

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