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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,793.02, 550,191.45 and 166,973.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,793.02, 550,191.45 and 166,973.67 is: 250,461.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,793.02 : 550,191.45 = 166,973.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,793.02/550,191.45 = 166,973.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,793.02x = 550,191.45 × 166,973.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,793.02x = 91,867,485,609.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,867,485,609.12/366,793.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,461.38

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