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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,851.40, 553,277.10 and 329,193.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,851.40, 553,277.10 and 329,193.80 is: 493,790.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,851.40 : 553,277.10 = 329,193.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,851.40/553,277.10 = 329,193.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,851.40x = 553,277.10 × 329,193.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,851.40x = 182,135,391,001.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,135,391,001.98/368,851.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493,790.70

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