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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,909.15, 550,363.73 and 156,957.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,909.15, 550,363.73 and 156,957.15 is: 235,435.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,909.15 : 550,363.73 = 156,957.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,909.15/550,363.73 = 156,957.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,909.15x = 550,363.73 × 156,957.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,909.15x = 86,383,521,739.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,383,521,739.38/366,909.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,435.73

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