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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,977.52, 552,180.39 and 154,729.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,977.52, 552,180.39 and 154,729.97 is: 232,184.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,977.52 : 552,180.39 = 154,729.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,977.52/552,180.39 = 154,729.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,977.52x = 552,180.39 × 154,729.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,977.52x = 85,438,855,179.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,438,855,179.29/367,977.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,184.99

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