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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,721.60, 550,082.40 and 189,574.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,721.60, 550,082.40 and 189,574.60 is: 284,361.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,721.60 : 550,082.40 = 189,574.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,721.60/550,082.40 = 189,574.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,721.60x = 550,082.40 × 189,574.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,721.60x = 104,281,650,947.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,281,650,947.04/366,721.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,361.90

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