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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,964.78, 552,161.33 and 154,717.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,964.78, 552,161.33 and 154,717.25 is: 232,165.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,964.78 : 552,161.33 = 154,717.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,964.78/552,161.33 = 154,717.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,964.78x = 552,161.33 × 154,717.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,964.78x = 85,428,878,999.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,428,878,999.55/367,964.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,165.92

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