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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,647.32, 552,085.20 and 210,396

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,647.32, 552,085.20 and 210,396 is: 315,088.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,647.32 : 552,085.20 = 210,396 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,647.32/552,085.20 = 210,396/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,647.32x = 552,085.20 × 210,396
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,647.32x = 116,156,517,739.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,156,517,739.20/368,647.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315,088.46

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