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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,795.48, 550,193.24 and 242,107.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,795.48, 550,193.24 and 242,107.32 is: 363,160.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,795.48 : 550,193.24 = 242,107.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,795.48/550,193.24 = 242,107.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,795.48x = 550,193.24 × 242,107.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,795.48x = 133,205,810,818.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,205,810,818.52/366,795.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,160.99

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