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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,675.24, 550,013.31 and 100,438.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,675.24, 550,013.31 and 100,438.07 is: 150,657.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,675.24 : 550,013.31 = 100,438.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,675.24/550,013.31 = 100,438.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,675.24x = 550,013.31 × 100,438.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,675.24x = 55,242,272,580.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,242,272,580.65/366,675.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,657.22

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