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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,777.64, 551,668.38 and 146,162.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,777.64, 551,668.38 and 146,162.28 is: 219,244.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,777.64 : 551,668.38 = 146,162.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,777.64/551,668.38 = 146,162.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,777.64x = 551,668.38 × 146,162.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,777.64x = 80,633,108,224.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,633,108,224.71/367,777.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,244.18

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