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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,424.25, 552,636.34 and 102,184.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,424.25, 552,636.34 and 102,184.81 is: 153,277.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,424.25 : 552,636.34 = 102,184.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,424.25/552,636.34 = 102,184.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,424.25x = 552,636.34 × 102,184.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,424.25x = 56,471,037,764.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,471,037,764.94/368,424.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,277.20

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