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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,868.40, 553,302.60 and 363,338.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,868.40, 553,302.60 and 363,338.80 is: 545,008.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,868.40 : 553,302.60 = 363,338.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,868.40/553,302.60 = 363,338.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,868.40x = 553,302.60 × 363,338.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,868.40x = 201,036,302,720.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,036,302,720.88/368,868.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545,008.20

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