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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,090.97, 552,143.37 and 115,365.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,090.97, 552,143.37 and 115,365.87 is: 173,050.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,090.97 : 552,143.37 = 115,365.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,090.97/552,143.37 = 115,365.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,090.97x = 552,143.37 × 115,365.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,090.97x = 63,698,500,244.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,698,500,244.78/368,090.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,050.97

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