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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,595.54, 552,918.39 and 125,337.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,595.54, 552,918.39 and 125,337.54 is: 188,014.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,595.54 : 552,918.39 = 125,337.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,595.54/552,918.39 = 125,337.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,595.54x = 552,918.39 × 125,337.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,595.54x = 69,301,430,823.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,301,430,823.36/368,595.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,014.84

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