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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,434.80, 692,152.20 and 368,122.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,434.80, 692,152.20 and 368,122.80 is: 552,184.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,434.80 : 692,152.20 = 368,122.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,434.80/692,152.20 = 368,122.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,434.80x = 692,152.20 × 368,122.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,434.80x = 254,797,005,890.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,797,005,890.16/461,434.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552,184.20

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