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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,967.44, 553,528.92 and 119,630

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,967.44, 553,528.92 and 119,630 is: 179,470.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,967.44 : 553,528.92 = 119,630 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,967.44/553,528.92 = 119,630/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,967.44x = 553,528.92 × 119,630
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,967.44x = 66,218,664,699.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,218,664,699.60/368,967.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,470.21

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