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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,068.02, 552,316.10 and 154,820.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,068.02, 552,316.10 and 154,820.34 is: 232,320.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,068.02 : 552,316.10 = 154,820.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,068.02/552,316.10 = 154,820.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,068.02x = 552,316.10 × 154,820.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,068.02x = 85,509,764,014.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,509,764,014.94/368,068.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,320.55

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