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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,069.76, 552,104.37 and 118,751.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,069.76, 552,104.37 and 118,751.76 is: 178,127.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,069.76 : 552,104.37 = 118,751.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,069.76/552,104.37 = 118,751.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,069.76x = 552,104.37 × 118,751.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,069.76x = 65,563,365,641.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,563,365,641.19/368,069.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,127.55

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