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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,137.66, 552,218.85 and 101,875.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,137.66, 552,218.85 and 101,875.90 is: 152,817.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,137.66 : 552,218.85 = 101,875.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,137.66/552,218.85 = 101,875.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,137.66x = 552,218.85 × 101,875.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,137.66x = 56,257,792,340.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,257,792,340.72/368,137.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,817.27

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