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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,289.44, 548,990.52 and 155,484.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,289.44, 548,990.52 and 155,484.72 is: 233,038.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,289.44 : 548,990.52 = 155,484.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,289.44/548,990.52 = 155,484.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,289.44x = 548,990.52 × 155,484.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,289.44x = 85,359,637,284.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,359,637,284.85/366,289.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,038.76

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