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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,279.41, 552,515.24 and 115,567.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,279.41, 552,515.24 and 115,567.91 is: 173,382.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,279.41 : 552,515.24 = 115,567.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,279.41/552,515.24 = 115,567.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,279.41x = 552,515.24 × 115,567.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,279.41x = 63,853,031,529.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,853,031,529.95/368,279.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,382.03

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