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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,015.64, 552,023.48 and 118,697.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,015.64, 552,023.48 and 118,697.64 is: 178,046.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,015.64 : 552,023.48 = 118,697.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,015.64/552,023.48 = 118,697.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,015.64x = 552,023.48 × 118,697.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,015.64x = 65,523,884,300.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,523,884,300.59/368,015.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,046.47

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