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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,055.94, 552,084.04 and 115,356.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,055.94, 552,084.04 and 115,356.04 is: 173,034.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,055.94 : 552,084.04 = 115,356.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,055.94/552,084.04 = 115,356.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,055.94x = 552,084.04 × 115,356.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,055.94x = 63,686,228,601.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,686,228,601.60/368,055.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,034.10

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