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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,463.20, 552,694.80 and 329,064.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,463.20, 552,694.80 and 329,064.80 is: 493,597.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,463.20 : 552,694.80 = 329,064.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,463.20/552,694.80 = 329,064.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,463.20x = 552,694.80 × 329,064.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,463.20x = 181,872,403,823.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,872,403,823.04/368,463.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493,597.20

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