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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,094.96, 552,126.60 and 115,370.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,094.96, 552,126.60 and 115,370.28 is: 173,050.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,094.96 : 552,126.60 = 115,370.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,094.96/552,126.60 = 115,370.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,094.96x = 552,126.60 × 115,370.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,094.96x = 63,699,000,437.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,699,000,437.45/368,094.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,050.46

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