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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,310.80, 549,466.20 and 254,117.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,310.80, 549,466.20 and 254,117.70 is: 381,176.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,310.80 : 549,466.20 = 254,117.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,310.80/549,466.20 = 254,117.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,310.80x = 549,466.20 × 254,117.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,310.80x = 139,629,086,971.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,629,086,971.74/366,310.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,176.55

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