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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,483.10, 552,662.82 and 102,270.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,483.10, 552,662.82 and 102,270.66 is: 153,388.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,483.10 : 552,662.82 = 102,270.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,483.10/552,662.82 = 102,270.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,483.10x = 552,662.82 × 102,270.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,483.10x = 56,521,191,358.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,521,191,358.86/368,483.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,388.83

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