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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,147.40, 550,620.81 and 100,844.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,147.40, 550,620.81 and 100,844.60 is: 151,239.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,147.40 : 550,620.81 = 100,844.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,147.40/550,620.81 = 100,844.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,147.40x = 550,620.81 × 100,844.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,147.40x = 55,527,132,583.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,527,132,583.02/367,147.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,239.35

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