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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,924.70, 550,359.70 and 153,637.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,924.70, 550,359.70 and 153,637.53 is: 230,444.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,924.70 : 550,359.70 = 153,637.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,924.70/550,359.70 = 153,637.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,924.70x = 550,359.70 × 153,637.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,924.70x = 84,555,904,919.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,555,904,919.54/366,924.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,444.84

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