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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,797.48, 550,196.22 and 242,109.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,797.48, 550,196.22 and 242,109.32 is: 363,163.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,797.48 : 550,196.22 = 242,109.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,797.48/550,196.22 = 242,109.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,797.48x = 550,196.22 × 242,109.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,797.48x = 133,207,632,690.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,207,632,690.77/366,797.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,163.98

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