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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,745.32, 550,122.84 and 117,427.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,745.32, 550,122.84 and 117,427.32 is: 176,142.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,745.32 : 550,122.84 = 117,427.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,745.32/550,122.84 = 117,427.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,745.32x = 550,122.84 × 117,427.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,745.32x = 64,599,450,771.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,599,450,771.99/366,745.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,142.54

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