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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,274.75, 552,547.07 and 155,096.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,274.75, 552,547.07 and 155,096.33 is: 232,701.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,274.75 : 552,547.07 = 155,096.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,274.75/552,547.07 = 155,096.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,274.75x = 552,547.07 × 155,096.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,274.75x = 85,698,022,860.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,698,022,860.72/368,274.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,701.33

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