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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,882.29, 507,985.59 and 320,462.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,882.29, 507,985.59 and 320,462.11 is: 441,306.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,882.29 : 507,985.59 = 320,462.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,882.29/507,985.59 = 320,462.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,882.29x = 507,985.59 × 320,462.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,882.29x = 162,790,134,021.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,790,134,021.00/368,882.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441,306.45

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