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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,853.92, 548,901.18 and 217,164.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,853.92, 548,901.18 and 217,164.66 is: 324,930.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,853.92 : 548,901.18 = 217,164.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,853.92/548,901.18 = 217,164.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,853.92x = 548,901.18 × 217,164.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,853.92x = 119,201,938,128.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,201,938,128.30/366,853.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,930.26

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