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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,798.48, 550,197.72 and 242,110.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,798.48, 550,197.72 and 242,110.32 is: 363,165.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,798.48 : 550,197.72 = 242,110.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,798.48/550,197.72 = 242,110.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,798.48x = 550,197.72 × 242,110.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,798.48x = 133,208,546,052.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,208,546,052.47/366,798.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,165.48

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