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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,792.20, 551,688.30 and 146,176.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,792.20, 551,688.30 and 146,176.20 is: 219,264.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,792.20 : 551,688.30 = 146,176.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,792.20/551,688.30 = 146,176.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,792.20x = 551,688.30 × 146,176.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,792.20x = 80,643,699,278.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,643,699,278.46/367,792.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,264.30

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