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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,977.52, 550,467.12 and 100,741.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,977.52, 550,467.12 and 100,741.68 is: 151,112.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,977.52 : 550,467.12 = 100,741.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,977.52/550,467.12 = 100,741.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,977.52x = 550,467.12 × 100,741.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,977.52x = 55,454,982,453.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,454,982,453.56/366,977.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,112.75

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