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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,671.38, 552,121.20 and 210,420.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,671.38, 552,121.20 and 210,420.06 is: 315,124.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,671.38 : 552,121.20 = 210,420.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,671.38/552,121.20 = 210,420.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,671.38x = 552,121.20 × 210,420.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,671.38x = 116,177,376,031.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,177,376,031.27/368,671.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315,124.48

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