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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,255.82, 552,380.02 and 128,369.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,255.82, 552,380.02 and 128,369.22 is: 192,552.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,255.82 : 552,380.02 = 128,369.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,255.82/552,380.02 = 128,369.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,255.82x = 552,380.02 × 128,369.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,255.82x = 70,908,592,310.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,908,592,310.98/368,255.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,552.54

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