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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,369.80, 552,684.30 and 131,720.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,369.80, 552,684.30 and 131,720.20 is: 197,626.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,369.80 : 552,684.30 = 131,720.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,369.80/552,684.30 = 131,720.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,369.80x = 552,684.30 × 131,720.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,369.80x = 72,799,686,532.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,799,686,532.86/368,369.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,626.64

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