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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,948.60, 550,422.90 and 156,607.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,948.60, 550,422.90 and 156,607.80 is: 234,911.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,948.60 : 550,422.90 = 156,607.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,948.60/550,422.90 = 156,607.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,948.60x = 550,422.90 × 156,607.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,948.60x = 86,200,519,438.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,200,519,438.62/366,948.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,911.70

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