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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,786.63, 550,181.84 and 166,967.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,786.63, 550,181.84 and 166,967.27 is: 250,451.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,786.63 : 550,181.84 = 166,967.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,786.63/550,181.84 = 166,967.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,786.63x = 550,181.84 × 166,967.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,786.63x = 91,862,359,828.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,862,359,828.38/366,786.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,451.77

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