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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,639.24, 553,114.38 and 219,165.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,639.24, 553,114.38 and 219,165.08 is: 328,840.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,639.24 : 553,114.38 = 219,165.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,639.24/553,114.38 = 219,165.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,639.24x = 553,114.38 × 219,165.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,639.24x = 121,223,357,341.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,223,357,341.85/368,639.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,840.08

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