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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,676.74, 550,015.56 and 100,439.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,676.74, 550,015.56 and 100,439.57 is: 150,659.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,676.74 : 550,015.56 = 100,439.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,676.74/550,015.56 = 100,439.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,676.74x = 550,015.56 × 100,439.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,676.74x = 55,243,323,589.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,243,323,589.63/366,676.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,659.47

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