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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,322.80, 691,984.20 and 368,010.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,322.80, 691,984.20 and 368,010.80 is: 552,016.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,322.80 : 691,984.20 = 368,010.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,322.80/691,984.20 = 368,010.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,322.80x = 691,984.20 × 368,010.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,322.80x = 254,657,659,029.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,657,659,029.36/461,322.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552,016.20

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