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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,807.96, 550,165.08 and 142,014.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,807.96, 550,165.08 and 142,014.60 is: 213,003.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,807.96 : 550,165.08 = 142,014.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,807.96/550,165.08 = 142,014.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,807.96x = 550,165.08 × 142,014.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,807.96x = 78,131,473,770.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,131,473,770.17/366,807.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,003.76

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