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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,021.98, 550,474.03 and 100,720.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,021.98, 550,474.03 and 100,720.30 is: 151,064.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,021.98 : 550,474.03 = 100,720.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,021.98/550,474.03 = 100,720.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,021.98x = 550,474.03 × 100,720.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,021.98x = 55,443,909,443.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,443,909,443.81/367,021.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,064.28

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