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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,971.78, 552,171.84 and 154,724.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,971.78, 552,171.84 and 154,724.26 is: 232,176.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,971.78 : 552,171.84 = 154,724.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,971.78/552,171.84 = 154,724.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,971.78x = 552,171.84 × 154,724.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,971.78x = 85,434,379,336.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,434,379,336.84/367,971.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,176.44

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