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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,995.52, 550,466.55 and 164,654.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,995.52, 550,466.55 and 164,654.28 is: 246,969.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,995.52 : 550,466.55 = 164,654.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,995.52/550,466.55 = 164,654.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,995.52x = 550,466.55 × 164,654.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,995.52x = 90,636,673,454.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,636,673,454.33/366,995.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,969.43

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