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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,136.66, 552,217.35 and 101,874.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,136.66, 552,217.35 and 101,874.90 is: 152,815.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,136.66 : 552,217.35 = 101,874.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,136.66/552,217.35 = 101,874.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,136.66x = 552,217.35 × 101,874.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,136.66x = 56,257,087,309.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,257,087,309.52/368,136.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,815.77

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