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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,972.30, 549,937.62 and 153,510.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,972.30, 549,937.62 and 153,510.16 is: 230,047.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,972.30 : 549,937.62 = 153,510.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,972.30/549,937.62 = 153,510.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,972.30x = 549,937.62 × 153,510.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,972.30x = 84,421,012,036.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,421,012,036.22/366,972.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,047.37

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