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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,097.66, 552,153.39 and 115,372.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,097.66, 552,153.39 and 115,372.56 is: 173,061.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,097.66 : 552,153.39 = 115,372.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,097.66/552,153.39 = 115,372.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,097.66x = 552,153.39 × 115,372.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,097.66x = 63,703,350,116.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,703,350,116.98/368,097.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,061.00

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