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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,480.93, 552,689.62 and 224,349.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,480.93, 552,689.62 and 224,349.39 is: 336,504.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,480.93 : 552,689.62 = 224,349.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,480.93/552,689.62 = 224,349.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,480.93x = 552,689.62 × 224,349.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,480.93x = 123,995,579,106.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,995,579,106.33/368,480.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,504.74

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