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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,432.10, 552,648.15 and 190,880.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,432.10, 552,648.15 and 190,880.10 is: 286,320.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,432.10 : 552,648.15 = 190,880.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,432.10/552,648.15 = 190,880.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,432.10x = 552,648.15 × 190,880.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,432.10x = 105,489,534,136.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,489,534,136.82/368,432.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286,320.15

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