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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,462.20, 552,693.30 and 329,063.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,462.20, 552,693.30 and 329,063.80 is: 493,595.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,462.20 : 552,693.30 = 329,063.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,462.20/552,693.30 = 329,063.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,462.20x = 552,693.30 × 329,063.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,462.20x = 181,871,357,532.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,871,357,532.54/368,462.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493,595.70

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