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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,486.10, 552,667.32 and 102,273.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,486.10, 552,667.32 and 102,273.66 is: 153,393.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,486.10 : 552,667.32 = 102,273.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,486.10/552,667.32 = 102,273.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,486.10x = 552,667.32 × 102,273.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,486.10x = 56,523,309,578.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,523,309,578.79/368,486.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,393.33

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