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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,484.72, 552,727.08 and 203,322.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,484.72, 552,727.08 and 203,322.48 is: 304,983.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,484.72 : 552,727.08 = 203,322.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,484.72/552,727.08 = 203,322.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,484.72x = 552,727.08 × 203,322.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,484.72x = 112,381,840,668.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,381,840,668.76/368,484.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,983.72

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