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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,867.55, 552,443.79 and 356,082.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,867.55, 552,443.79 and 356,082.06 is: 533,295.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,867.55 : 552,443.79 = 356,082.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,867.55/552,443.79 = 356,082.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,867.55x = 552,443.79 × 356,082.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,867.55x = 196,715,322,777.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,715,322,777.41/368,867.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533,295.28

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