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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,548.80, 552,823.20 and 250,450.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,548.80, 552,823.20 and 250,450.80 is: 375,676.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,548.80 : 552,823.20 = 250,450.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,548.80/552,823.20 = 250,450.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,548.80x = 552,823.20 × 250,450.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,548.80x = 138,455,012,698.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,455,012,698.56/368,548.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,676.20

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