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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,662.24, 553,148.88 and 219,188.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,662.24, 553,148.88 and 219,188.08 is: 328,874.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,662.24 : 553,148.88 = 219,188.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,662.24/553,148.88 = 219,188.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,662.24x = 553,148.88 × 219,188.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,662.24x = 121,243,640,961.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,243,640,961.35/368,662.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,874.58

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