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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,901.60, 553,352.40 and 366,136.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,901.60, 553,352.40 and 366,136.80 is: 549,205.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,901.60 : 553,352.40 = 366,136.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,901.60/553,352.40 = 366,136.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,901.60x = 553,352.40 × 366,136.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,901.60x = 202,602,677,008.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,602,677,008.32/368,901.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549,205.20

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