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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,794.30, 550,193.52 and 166,974.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,794.30, 550,193.52 and 166,974.92 is: 250,463.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,794.30 : 550,193.52 = 166,974.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,794.30/550,193.52 = 166,974.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,794.30x = 550,193.52 × 166,974.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,794.30x = 91,868,518,986.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,868,518,986.52/366,794.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,463.32

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