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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,601.30, 553,193.55 and 144,069.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,601.30, 553,193.55 and 144,069.30 is: 216,217.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,601.30 : 553,193.55 = 144,069.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,601.30/553,193.55 = 144,069.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,601.30x = 553,193.55 × 144,069.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,601.30x = 79,698,207,513.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,698,207,513.02/368,601.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,217.92

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