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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,979.90, 552,035.46 and 101,734.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,979.90, 552,035.46 and 101,734.52 is: 152,619.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,979.90 : 552,035.46 = 101,734.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,979.90/552,035.46 = 101,734.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,979.90x = 552,035.46 × 101,734.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,979.90x = 56,161,062,546.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,161,062,546.08/367,979.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,619.92

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