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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,933.70, 553,400.55 and 275,621.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,933.70, 553,400.55 and 275,621.70 is: 413,432.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,933.70 : 553,400.55 = 275,621.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,933.70/553,400.55 = 275,621.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,933.70x = 553,400.55 × 275,621.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,933.70x = 152,529,200,371.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,529,200,371.94/368,933.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413,432.55

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