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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,164.20, 552,246.30 and 181,540.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,164.20, 552,246.30 and 181,540.20 is: 272,310.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,164.20 : 552,246.30 = 181,540.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,164.20/552,246.30 = 181,540.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,164.20x = 552,246.30 × 181,540.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,164.20x = 100,254,903,751.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,254,903,751.26/368,164.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,310.30

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