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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384,030.80, 576,046.20 and 368,478.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384,030.80, 576,046.20 and 368,478.80 is: 552,718.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384,030.80 : 576,046.20 = 368,478.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384,030.80/576,046.20 = 368,478.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384,030.80x = 576,046.20 × 368,478.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384,030.80x = 212,260,812,520.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,260,812,520.56/384,030.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552,718.20

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