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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768,208.80, 1,152,313.20 and 368,643.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768,208.80, 1,152,313.20 and 368,643.90 is: 552,965.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768,208.80 : 1,152,313.20 = 368,643.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768,208.80/1,152,313.20 = 368,643.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768,208.80x = 1,152,313.20 × 368,643.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768,208.80x = 424,793,232,069.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,793,232,069.48/768,208.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552,965.85

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