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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,734.58, 550,259.75 and 198,373.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,734.58, 550,259.75 and 198,373.24 is: 297,645.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,734.58 : 550,259.75 = 198,373.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,734.58/550,259.75 = 198,373.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,734.58x = 550,259.75 × 198,373.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,734.58x = 109,156,809,449.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,156,809,449.09/366,734.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297,645.26

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