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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,595.03, 552,917.65 and 125,337.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,595.03, 552,917.65 and 125,337.04 is: 188,014.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,595.03 : 552,917.65 = 125,337.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,595.03/552,917.65 = 125,337.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,595.03x = 552,917.65 × 125,337.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,595.03x = 69,301,061,614.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,301,061,614.76/368,595.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,014.10

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