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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,439.12, 552,670.52 and 102,202.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,439.12, 552,670.52 and 102,202.32 is: 153,306.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,439.12 : 552,670.52 = 102,202.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,439.12/552,670.52 = 102,202.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,439.12x = 552,670.52 × 102,202.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,439.12x = 56,484,209,339.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,484,209,339.61/368,439.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,306.76

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