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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,165.28, 552,183.12 and 98,296.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,165.28, 552,183.12 and 98,296.77 is: 147,427.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,165.28 : 552,183.12 = 98,296.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,165.28/552,183.12 = 98,296.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,165.28x = 552,183.12 × 98,296.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,165.28x = 54,277,817,144.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,277,817,144.52/368,165.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,427.85

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