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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,217.73, 549,112.75 and 155,747.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,217.73, 549,112.75 and 155,747.33 is: 233,530.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,217.73 : 549,112.75 = 155,747.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,217.73/549,112.75 = 155,747.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,217.73x = 549,112.75 × 155,747.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,217.73x = 85,522,841,546.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,522,841,546.53/366,217.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,530.04

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