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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,160.82, 550,641.09 and 100,858.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,160.82, 550,641.09 and 100,858.02 is: 151,259.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,160.82 : 550,641.09 = 100,858.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,160.82/550,641.09 = 100,858.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,160.82x = 550,641.09 × 100,858.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,160.82x = 55,536,570,068.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,536,570,068.04/367,160.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,259.52

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