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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,255.92, 550,793.16 and 101,003.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,255.92, 550,793.16 and 101,003.52 is: 151,480.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,255.92 : 550,793.16 = 101,003.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,255.92/550,793.16 = 101,003.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,255.92x = 550,793.16 × 101,003.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,255.92x = 55,632,047,951.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,632,047,951.92/367,255.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,480.33

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