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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,662.94, 552,993.90 and 115,965.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,662.94, 552,993.90 and 115,965.62 is: 173,948.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,662.94 : 552,993.90 = 115,965.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,662.94/552,993.90 = 115,965.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,662.94x = 552,993.90 × 115,965.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,662.94x = 64,128,280,469.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,128,280,469.72/368,662.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,948.27

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