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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,061.22, 550,594.26 and 100,849.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,061.22, 550,594.26 and 100,849.86 is: 151,275.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,061.22 : 550,594.26 = 100,849.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,061.22/550,594.26 = 100,849.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,061.22x = 550,594.26 × 100,849.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,061.22x = 55,527,354,037.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,527,354,037.80/367,061.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,275.46

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