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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,260.24, 552,300.60 and 102,013.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,260.24, 552,300.60 and 102,013.84 is: 152,995.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,260.24 : 552,300.60 = 102,013.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,260.24/552,300.60 = 102,013.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,260.24x = 552,300.60 × 102,013.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,260.24x = 56,342,305,040.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,342,305,040.30/368,260.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,995.90

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