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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,148.24, 552,223.08 and 101,909.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,148.24, 552,223.08 and 101,909.52 is: 152,864.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,148.24 : 552,223.08 = 101,909.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,148.24/552,223.08 = 101,909.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,148.24x = 552,223.08 × 101,909.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,148.24x = 56,276,789,015.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,276,789,015.72/368,148.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,864.48

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