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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,496.96, 552,713.60 and 224,365.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,496.96, 552,713.60 and 224,365.36 is: 336,528.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,496.96 : 552,713.60 = 224,365.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,496.96/552,713.60 = 224,365.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,496.96x = 552,713.60 × 224,365.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,496.96x = 124,009,785,840.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,009,785,840.90/368,496.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,528.65

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