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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,104.40, 552,156.60 and 131,454.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,104.40, 552,156.60 and 131,454.80 is: 197,182.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,104.40 : 552,156.60 = 131,454.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,104.40/552,156.60 = 131,454.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,104.40x = 552,156.60 × 131,454.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,104.40x = 72,583,635,421.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,583,635,421.68/368,104.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,182.20

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