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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,029.46, 550,485.30 and 100,727.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,029.46, 550,485.30 and 100,727.80 is: 151,075.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,029.46 : 550,485.30 = 100,727.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,029.46/550,485.30 = 100,727.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,029.46x = 550,485.30 × 100,727.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,029.46x = 55,449,173,201.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,449,173,201.34/367,029.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,075.54

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