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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,167.03, 552,185.74 and 98,298.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,167.03, 552,185.74 and 98,298.52 is: 147,430.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,167.03 : 552,185.74 = 98,298.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,167.03/552,185.74 = 98,298.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,167.03x = 552,185.74 × 98,298.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,167.03x = 54,279,041,007.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,279,041,007.10/368,167.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,430.48

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