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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,769.06, 550,155.62 and 166,949.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,769.06, 550,155.62 and 166,949.70 is: 250,425.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,769.06 : 550,155.62 = 166,949.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,769.06/550,155.62 = 166,949.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,769.06x = 550,155.62 × 166,949.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,769.06x = 91,848,315,712.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,848,315,712.31/366,769.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,425.47

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