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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,046.82, 550,479.09 and 100,794.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,046.82, 550,479.09 and 100,794.15 is: 151,166.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,046.82 : 550,479.09 = 100,794.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,046.82/550,479.09 = 100,794.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,046.82x = 550,479.09 × 100,794.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,046.82x = 55,485,071,969.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,485,071,969.32/367,046.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,166.20

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