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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,250.24, 552,285.60 and 102,003.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,250.24, 552,285.60 and 102,003.84 is: 152,980.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,250.24 : 552,285.60 = 102,003.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,250.24/552,285.60 = 102,003.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,250.24x = 552,285.60 × 102,003.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,250.24x = 56,335,251,976.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,335,251,976.70/368,250.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,980.90

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