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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,622.56, 553,066.95 and 128,771.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,622.56, 553,066.95 and 128,771.90 is: 193,204.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,622.56 : 553,066.95 = 128,771.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,622.56/553,066.95 = 128,771.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,622.56x = 553,066.95 × 128,771.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,622.56x = 71,219,479,213.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,219,479,213.37/368,622.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,204.34

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