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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,729.52, 550,308.72 and 153,479.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,729.52, 550,308.72 and 153,479.62 is: 230,309.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,729.52 : 550,308.72 = 153,479.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,729.52/550,308.72 = 153,479.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,729.52x = 550,308.72 × 153,479.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,729.52x = 84,461,173,228.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,461,173,228.29/366,729.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,309.18

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