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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,337.46, 552,510.30 and 102,100.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,337.46, 552,510.30 and 102,100.29 is: 153,151.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,337.46 : 552,510.30 = 102,100.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,337.46/552,510.30 = 102,100.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,337.46x = 552,510.30 × 102,100.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,337.46x = 56,411,461,857.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,411,461,857.99/368,337.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,151.57

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