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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,984.10, 550,476.15 and 157,032.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,984.10, 550,476.15 and 157,032.10 is: 235,548.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,984.10 : 550,476.15 = 157,032.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,984.10/550,476.15 = 157,032.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,984.10x = 550,476.15 × 157,032.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,984.10x = 86,442,425,834.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,442,425,834.42/366,984.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,548.15

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