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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,622.11, 551,872.47 and 330,157.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,622.11, 551,872.47 and 330,157.64 is: 494,286.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,622.11 : 551,872.47 = 330,157.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,622.11/551,872.47 = 330,157.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,622.11x = 551,872.47 × 330,157.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,622.11x = 182,204,914,893.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,204,914,893.94/368,622.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494,286.45

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