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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,386.07, 550,421.10 and 260,034.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,386.07, 550,421.10 and 260,034.08 is: 390,648.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,386.07 : 550,421.10 = 260,034.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,386.07/550,421.10 = 260,034.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,386.07x = 550,421.10 × 260,034.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,386.07x = 143,128,244,351.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,128,244,351.09/366,386.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390,648.71

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