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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,068.56, 550,601.75 and 100,829.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,068.56, 550,601.75 and 100,829.33 is: 151,243.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,068.56 : 550,601.75 = 100,829.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,068.56/550,601.75 = 100,829.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,068.56x = 550,601.75 × 100,829.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,068.56x = 55,516,802,292.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,516,802,292.17/367,068.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,243.69

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