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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,276.67, 552,549.92 and 155,098.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,276.67, 552,549.92 and 155,098.24 is: 232,704.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,276.67 : 552,549.92 = 155,098.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,276.67/552,549.92 = 155,098.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,276.67x = 552,549.92 × 155,098.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,276.67x = 85,699,517,341.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,699,517,341.39/368,276.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,704.17

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