Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,148.32, 552,280.92 and 118,772
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 368,148.32, 552,280.92 and 118,772 is: 178,176.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
368,148.32 : 552,280.92 = 118,772 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
368,148.32/552,280.92 = 118,772/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
368,148.32x = 552,280.92 × 118,772 - Step 4: Simplify right side
368,148.32x = 65,595,509,430.24 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 65,595,509,430.24/368,148.32 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 178,176.85
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