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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,376.55, 552,564.84 and 102,137.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,376.55, 552,564.84 and 102,137.07 is: 153,205.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,376.55 : 552,564.84 = 102,137.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,376.55/552,564.84 = 102,137.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,376.55x = 552,564.84 × 102,137.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,376.55x = 56,437,353,742.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,437,353,742.62/368,376.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,205.61

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