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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365,972.58, 549,011.34 and 113,275.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365,972.58, 549,011.34 and 113,275.26 is: 169,929.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365,972.58 : 549,011.34 = 113,275.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365,972.58/549,011.34 = 113,275.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365,972.58x = 549,011.34 × 113,275.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365,972.58x = 62,189,402,281.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,189,402,281.45/365,972.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,929.13

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