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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,044.46, 550,507.80 and 100,742.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,044.46, 550,507.80 and 100,742.80 is: 151,098.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,044.46 : 550,507.80 = 100,742.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,044.46/550,507.80 = 100,742.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,044.46x = 550,507.80 × 100,742.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,044.46x = 55,459,697,193.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,459,697,193.84/367,044.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,098.04

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