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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,568.40, 549,680.04 and 142,034

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,568.40, 549,680.04 and 142,034 is: 212,984.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,568.40 : 549,680.04 = 142,034 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,568.40/549,680.04 = 142,034/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,568.40x = 549,680.04 × 142,034
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,568.40x = 78,073,254,801.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,073,254,801.36/366,568.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,984.14

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