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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,261.22, 550,894.26 and 101,049.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,261.22, 550,894.26 and 101,049.86 is: 151,575.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,261.22 : 550,894.26 = 101,049.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,261.22/550,894.26 = 101,049.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,261.22x = 550,894.26 × 101,049.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,261.22x = 55,667,787,847.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,667,787,847.80/367,261.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,575.46

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