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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,454.92, 552,650.61 and 224,323.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,454.92, 552,650.61 and 224,323.41 is: 336,465.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,454.92 : 552,650.61 = 224,323.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,454.92/552,650.61 = 224,323.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,454.92x = 552,650.61 × 224,323.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,454.92x = 123,972,469,373.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,972,469,373.78/368,454.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,465.78

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