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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,794.17, 550,349.64 and 198,433.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,794.17, 550,349.64 and 198,433.10 is: 297,735.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,794.17 : 550,349.64 = 198,433.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,794.17/550,349.64 = 198,433.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,794.17x = 550,349.64 × 198,433.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,794.17x = 109,207,585,149.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,207,585,149.08/366,794.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297,735.34

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