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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,153.09, 552,200.44 and 131,471.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,153.09, 552,200.44 and 131,471.09 is: 197,196.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,153.09 : 552,200.44 = 131,471.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,153.09/552,200.44 = 131,471.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,153.09x = 552,200.44 × 131,471.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,153.09x = 72,598,393,087.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,598,393,087.92/368,153.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,196.21

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