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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,009.85, 548,059.85 and 294,542.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,009.85, 548,059.85 and 294,542.12 is: 441,044.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,009.85 : 548,059.85 = 294,542.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,009.85/548,059.85 = 294,542.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,009.85x = 548,059.85 × 294,542.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,009.85x = 161,426,710,003.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,426,710,003.32/366,009.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441,044.72

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