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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,429.10, 552,643.65 and 190,877.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,429.10, 552,643.65 and 190,877.10 is: 286,315.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,429.10 : 552,643.65 = 190,877.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,429.10/552,643.65 = 190,877.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,429.10x = 552,643.65 × 190,877.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,429.10x = 105,487,017,245.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,487,017,245.42/368,429.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286,315.65

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