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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,687.44, 550,031.60 and 100,450.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,687.44, 550,031.60 and 100,450.24 is: 150,675.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,687.44 : 550,031.60 = 100,450.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,687.44/550,031.60 = 100,450.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,687.44x = 550,031.60 × 100,450.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,687.44x = 55,250,806,227.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,250,806,227.58/366,687.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,675.48

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