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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,213.69, 552,320.60 and 101,974.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,213.69, 552,320.60 and 101,974.25 is: 152,961.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,213.69 : 552,320.60 = 101,974.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,213.69/552,320.60 = 101,974.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,213.69x = 552,320.60 × 101,974.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,213.69x = 56,322,475,673.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,322,475,673.08/368,213.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,961.39

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