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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,168.43, 550,646.80 and 100,937.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,168.43, 550,646.80 and 100,937.63 is: 151,377.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,168.43 : 550,646.80 = 100,937.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,168.43/550,646.80 = 100,937.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,168.43x = 550,646.80 × 100,937.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,168.43x = 55,580,982,959.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,580,982,959.08/367,168.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,377.35

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