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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,160.24, 552,241.08 and 101,921.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,160.24, 552,241.08 and 101,921.52 is: 152,882.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,160.24 : 552,241.08 = 101,921.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,160.24/552,241.08 = 101,921.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,160.24x = 552,241.08 × 101,921.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,160.24x = 56,285,250,280.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,285,250,280.04/368,160.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,882.48

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