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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,050.99, 550,790.86 and 153,800.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,050.99, 550,790.86 and 153,800.72 is: 230,790.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,050.99 : 550,790.86 = 153,800.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,050.99/550,790.86 = 153,800.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,050.99x = 550,790.86 × 153,800.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,050.99x = 84,712,031,829.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,712,031,829.89/367,050.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,790.91

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