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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,042.91, 552,063.69 and 115,342.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,042.91, 552,063.69 and 115,342.76 is: 173,013.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,042.91 : 552,063.69 = 115,342.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,042.91/552,063.69 = 115,342.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,042.91x = 552,063.69 × 115,342.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,042.91x = 63,676,546,940.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,676,546,940.07/368,042.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,013.92

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