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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,799.70, 551,699.55 and 146,183.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,799.70, 551,699.55 and 146,183.70 is: 219,275.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,799.70 : 551,699.55 = 146,183.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,799.70/551,699.55 = 146,183.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,799.70x = 551,699.55 × 146,183.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,799.70x = 80,649,481,507.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,649,481,507.34/367,799.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,275.55

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