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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,150.99, 552,315.35 and 128,229.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,150.99, 552,315.35 and 128,229.80 is: 192,375.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,150.99 : 552,315.35 = 128,229.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,150.99/552,315.35 = 128,229.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,150.99x = 552,315.35 × 128,229.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,150.99x = 70,823,288,568.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,823,288,568.79/368,150.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,375.66

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