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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,445.80, 552,377.10 and 202,233.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,445.80, 552,377.10 and 202,233.80 is: 303,190.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,445.80 : 552,377.10 = 202,233.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,445.80/552,377.10 = 202,233.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,445.80x = 552,377.10 × 202,233.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,445.80x = 111,709,319,965.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,709,319,965.98/368,445.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,190.65

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