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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,139.72, 552,210.36 and 101,901

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,139.72, 552,210.36 and 101,901 is: 152,851.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,139.72 : 552,210.36 = 101,901 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,139.72/552,210.36 = 101,901/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,139.72x = 552,210.36 × 101,901
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,139.72x = 56,270,787,894.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,270,787,894.36/368,139.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,851.72

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