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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,483.48, 552,663.38 and 102,271.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,483.48, 552,663.38 and 102,271.04 is: 153,389.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,483.48 : 552,663.38 = 102,271.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,483.48/552,663.38 = 102,271.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,483.48x = 552,663.38 × 102,271.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,483.48x = 56,521,456,134.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,521,456,134.88/368,483.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,389.39

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