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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,018.02, 550,467.99 and 100,716.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,018.02, 550,467.99 and 100,716.30 is: 151,058.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,018.02 : 550,467.99 = 100,716.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,018.02/550,467.99 = 100,716.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,018.02x = 550,467.99 × 100,716.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,018.02x = 55,441,099,221.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,441,099,221.24/367,018.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,058.25

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