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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,978.90, 552,033.96 and 101,733.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,978.90, 552,033.96 and 101,733.52 is: 152,618.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,978.90 : 552,033.96 = 101,733.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,978.90/552,033.96 = 101,733.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,978.90x = 552,033.96 × 101,733.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,978.90x = 56,160,357,910.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,160,357,910.34/367,978.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,618.42

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