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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,220.51, 550,833.83 and 100,995.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,220.51, 550,833.83 and 100,995.62 is: 151,494.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,220.51 : 550,833.83 = 100,995.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,220.51/550,833.83 = 100,995.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,220.51x = 550,833.83 × 100,995.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,220.51x = 55,631,800,918.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,631,800,918.68/367,220.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,494.27

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