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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,410.80, 552,907.80 and 143,878.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,410.80, 552,907.80 and 143,878.80 is: 215,932.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,410.80 : 552,907.80 = 143,878.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,410.80/552,907.80 = 143,878.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,410.80x = 552,907.80 × 143,878.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,410.80x = 79,551,710,774.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,551,710,774.64/368,410.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,932.08

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