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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,079.04, 550,512.72 and 100,848.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,079.04, 550,512.72 and 100,848.24 is: 151,243.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,079.04 : 550,512.72 = 100,848.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,079.04/550,512.72 = 100,848.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,079.04x = 550,512.72 × 100,848.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,079.04x = 55,518,238,909.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,518,238,909.61/367,079.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,243.28

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