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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,677.74, 550,017.06 and 100,440.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,677.74, 550,017.06 and 100,440.57 is: 150,660.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,677.74 : 550,017.06 = 100,440.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,677.74/550,017.06 = 100,440.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,677.74x = 550,017.06 × 100,440.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,677.74x = 55,244,027,016.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,244,027,016.12/366,677.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,660.98

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