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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,757.61, 550,089.63 and 141,964.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,757.61, 550,089.63 and 141,964.25 is: 212,928.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,757.61 : 550,089.63 = 141,964.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,757.61/550,089.63 = 141,964.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,757.61x = 550,089.63 × 141,964.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,757.61x = 78,093,059,005.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,093,059,005.28/366,757.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,928.26

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