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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,354.03, 552,531.20 and 165,713.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,354.03, 552,531.20 and 165,713.45 is: 248,570.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,354.03 : 552,531.20 = 165,713.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,354.03/552,531.20 = 165,713.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,354.03x = 552,531.20 × 165,713.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,354.03x = 91,561,848,259.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,561,848,259.49/368,354.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,570.24

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