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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,764.80, 692,647.20 and 368,452.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,764.80, 692,647.20 and 368,452.80 is: 552,679.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,764.80 : 692,647.20 = 368,452.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,764.80/692,647.20 = 368,452.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,764.80x = 692,647.20 × 368,452.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,764.80x = 255,207,800,252.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,207,800,252.16/461,764.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552,679.20

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