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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,028.48, 548,862.40 and 152,731.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,028.48, 548,862.40 and 152,731.84 is: 229,022.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,028.48 : 548,862.40 = 152,731.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,028.48/548,862.40 = 152,731.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,028.48x = 548,862.40 × 152,731.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,028.48x = 83,828,764,258.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,828,764,258.82/366,028.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,022.52

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