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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,903.70, 550,355.55 and 177,454.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,903.70, 550,355.55 and 177,454.83 is: 266,182.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,903.70 : 550,355.55 = 177,454.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,903.70/550,355.55 = 177,454.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,903.70x = 550,355.55 × 177,454.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,903.70x = 97,663,250,564.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,663,250,564.81/366,903.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,182.25

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