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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,231.95, 550,804.19 and 101,019.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,231.95, 550,804.19 and 101,019.51 is: 151,517.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,231.95 : 550,804.19 = 101,019.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,231.95/550,804.19 = 101,019.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,231.95x = 550,804.19 × 101,019.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,231.95x = 55,641,968,874.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,641,968,874.65/367,231.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,517.23

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