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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,426.97, 552,640.35 and 102,187.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,426.97, 552,640.35 and 102,187.52 is: 153,281.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,426.97 : 552,640.35 = 102,187.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,426.97/552,640.35 = 102,187.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,426.97x = 552,640.35 × 102,187.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,426.97x = 56,472,944,055.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,472,944,055.23/368,426.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,281.24

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