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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,440.52, 552,660.72 and 102,201.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,440.52, 552,660.72 and 102,201.03 is: 153,301.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,440.52 : 552,660.72 = 102,201.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,440.52/552,660.72 = 102,201.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,440.52x = 552,660.72 × 102,201.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,440.52x = 56,482,494,824.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,482,494,824.54/368,440.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,301.53

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