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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,104.40, 552,168.86 and 101,842.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,104.40, 552,168.86 and 101,842.62 is: 152,767.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,104.40 : 552,168.86 = 101,842.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,104.40/552,168.86 = 101,842.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,104.40x = 552,168.86 × 101,842.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,104.40x = 56,234,323,384.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,234,323,384.81/368,104.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,767.32

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