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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,138.37, 550,607.32 and 100,835.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,138.37, 550,607.32 and 100,835.58 is: 151,225.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,138.37 : 550,607.32 = 100,835.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,138.37/550,607.32 = 100,835.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,138.37x = 550,607.32 × 100,835.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,138.37x = 55,520,810,655.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,520,810,655.27/367,138.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,225.85

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