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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,134.20, 552,201.30 and 131,484.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,134.20, 552,201.30 and 131,484.60 is: 197,226.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,134.20 : 552,201.30 = 131,484.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,134.20/552,201.30 = 131,484.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,134.20x = 552,201.30 × 131,484.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,134.20x = 72,605,967,049.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,605,967,049.98/368,134.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,226.90

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