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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,671.90, 553,007.84 and 210,789.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,671.90, 553,007.84 and 210,789.63 is: 316,184.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,671.90 : 553,007.84 = 210,789.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,671.90/553,007.84 = 210,789.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,671.90x = 553,007.84 × 210,789.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,671.90x = 116,568,320,557.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,568,320,557.05/368,671.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316,184.45

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