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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,451.60, 552,601.80 and 102,145.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,451.60, 552,601.80 and 102,145.20 is: 153,196.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,451.60 : 552,601.80 = 102,145.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,451.60/552,601.80 = 102,145.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,451.60x = 552,601.80 × 102,145.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,451.60x = 56,445,621,381.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,445,621,381.36/368,451.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,196.84

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