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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,205.25, 549,662.96 and 176,799.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,205.25, 549,662.96 and 176,799.21 is: 265,370.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,205.25 : 549,662.96 = 176,799.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,205.25/549,662.96 = 176,799.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,205.25x = 549,662.96 × 176,799.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,205.25x = 97,179,975,475.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,179,975,475.02/366,205.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,370.24

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