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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,204.29, 552,306.16 and 115,504.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,204.29, 552,306.16 and 115,504.29 is: 173,256.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,204.29 : 552,306.16 = 115,504.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,204.29/552,306.16 = 115,504.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,204.29x = 552,306.16 × 115,504.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,204.29x = 63,793,730,873.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,793,730,873.43/368,204.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,256.35

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