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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,051.82, 550,486.59 and 100,799.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,051.82, 550,486.59 and 100,799.15 is: 151,173.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,051.82 : 550,486.59 = 100,799.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,051.82/550,486.59 = 100,799.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,051.82x = 550,486.59 × 100,799.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,051.82x = 55,488,577,605.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,488,577,605.97/367,051.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,173.69

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