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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,851.20, 553,276.80 and 349,605.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,851.20, 553,276.80 and 349,605.60 is: 524,408.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,851.20 : 553,276.80 = 349,605.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,851.20/553,276.80 = 349,605.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,851.20x = 553,276.80 × 349,605.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,851.20x = 193,428,667,630.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,428,667,630.08/368,851.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524,408.40

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