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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,302.13, 551,005.80 and 114,605.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,302.13, 551,005.80 and 114,605.21 is: 171,924.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,302.13 : 551,005.80 = 114,605.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,302.13/551,005.80 = 114,605.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,302.13x = 551,005.80 × 114,605.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,302.13x = 63,148,135,420.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,148,135,420.22/367,302.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,924.23

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