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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,346.98, 552,465.78 and 102,079.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,346.98, 552,465.78 and 102,079.74 is: 153,104.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,346.98 : 552,465.78 = 102,079.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,346.98/552,465.78 = 102,079.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,346.98x = 552,465.78 × 102,079.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,346.98x = 56,395,563,181.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,395,563,181.30/368,346.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,104.45

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