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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,863.80, 549,975.70 and 142,377.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,863.80, 549,975.70 and 142,377.40 is: 213,441.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,863.80 : 549,975.70 = 142,377.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,863.80/549,975.70 = 142,377.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,863.80x = 549,975.70 × 142,377.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,863.80x = 78,304,110,229.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,304,110,229.18/366,863.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,441.91

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