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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,259.22, 550,891.26 and 101,047.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,259.22, 550,891.26 and 101,047.86 is: 151,572.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,259.22 : 550,891.26 = 101,047.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,259.22/550,891.26 = 101,047.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,259.22x = 550,891.26 × 101,047.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,259.22x = 55,666,382,915.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,666,382,915.70/367,259.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,572.46

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