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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,932.06, 550,339.05 and 100,630.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,932.06, 550,339.05 and 100,630.79 is: 150,929.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,932.06 : 550,339.05 = 100,630.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,932.06/550,339.05 = 100,630.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,932.06x = 550,339.05 × 100,630.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,932.06x = 55,381,053,369.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,381,053,369.35/366,932.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,929.99

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