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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,711.76, 553,182.45 and 132,056.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,711.76, 553,182.45 and 132,056.49 is: 198,125.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,711.76 : 553,182.45 = 132,056.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,711.76/553,182.45 = 132,056.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,711.76x = 553,182.45 × 132,056.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,711.76x = 73,051,332,676.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,051,332,676.60/368,711.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,125.85

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