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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,864.44, 509,268.37 and 301,043.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,864.44, 509,268.37 and 301,043.44 is: 415,632.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,864.44 : 509,268.37 = 301,043.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,864.44/509,268.37 = 301,043.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,864.44x = 509,268.37 × 301,043.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,864.44x = 153,311,901,987.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,311,901,987.99/368,864.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,632.10

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