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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,664.26, 550,240.42 and 150,700.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,664.26, 550,240.42 and 150,700.12 is: 226,150.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,664.26 : 550,240.42 = 150,700.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,664.26/550,240.42 = 150,700.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,664.26x = 550,240.42 × 150,700.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,664.26x = 82,921,297,322.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,921,297,322.85/366,664.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,150.48

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