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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,794.02, 550,192.95 and 166,974.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,794.02, 550,192.95 and 166,974.67 is: 250,462.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,794.02 : 550,192.95 = 166,974.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,794.02/550,192.95 = 166,974.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,794.02x = 550,192.95 × 166,974.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,794.02x = 91,868,286,262.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,868,286,262.58/366,794.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,462.88

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