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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,946.99, 550,395.72 and 100,685.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,946.99, 550,395.72 and 100,685.20 is: 151,021.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,946.99 : 550,395.72 = 100,685.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,946.99/550,395.72 = 100,685.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,946.99x = 550,395.72 × 100,685.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,946.99x = 55,416,703,147.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,416,703,147.34/366,946.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,021.00

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