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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,107.93, 552,145.83 and 115,382.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,107.93, 552,145.83 and 115,382.65 is: 173,068.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,107.93 : 552,145.83 = 115,382.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,107.93/552,145.83 = 115,382.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,107.93x = 552,145.83 × 115,382.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,107.93x = 63,708,049,051.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,708,049,051.85/368,107.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,068.94

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