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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,954.72, 550,432.56 and 100,718.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,954.72, 550,432.56 and 100,718.88 is: 151,078.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,954.72 : 550,432.56 = 100,718.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,954.72/550,432.56 = 100,718.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,954.72x = 550,432.56 × 100,718.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,954.72x = 55,438,950,958.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,438,950,958.73/366,954.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,078.45

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