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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,785.63, 550,180.34 and 166,966.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,785.63, 550,180.34 and 166,966.27 is: 250,450.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,785.63 : 550,180.34 = 166,966.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,785.63/550,180.34 = 166,966.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,785.63x = 550,180.34 × 166,966.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,785.63x = 91,861,559,676.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,861,559,676.15/366,785.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,450.27

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