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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,254.22, 550,883.76 and 101,042.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,254.22, 550,883.76 and 101,042.86 is: 151,564.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,254.22 : 550,883.76 = 101,042.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,254.22/550,883.76 = 101,042.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,254.22x = 550,883.76 × 101,042.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,254.22x = 55,662,870,637.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,662,870,637.95/367,254.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,564.96

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