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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,792.30, 550,190.52 and 166,972.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,792.30, 550,190.52 and 166,972.92 is: 250,460.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,792.30 : 550,190.52 = 166,972.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,792.30/550,190.52 = 166,972.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,792.30x = 550,190.52 × 166,972.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,792.30x = 91,866,917,680.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,866,917,680.72/366,792.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,460.32

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