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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,303.60, 550,858.20 and 114,583.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,303.60, 550,858.20 and 114,583.60 is: 171,845.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,303.60 : 550,858.20 = 114,583.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,303.60/550,858.20 = 114,583.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,303.60x = 550,858.20 × 114,583.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,303.60x = 63,119,315,645.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,119,315,645.52/367,303.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,845.08

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