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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,081.81, 549,239.36 and 291,490.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,081.81, 549,239.36 and 291,490.53 is: 437,328.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,081.81 : 549,239.36 = 291,490.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,081.81/549,239.36 = 291,490.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,081.81x = 549,239.36 × 291,490.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,081.81x = 160,098,072,535.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,098,072,535.45/366,081.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437,328.67

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