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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,484.91, 549,706.30 and 217,670.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,484.91, 549,706.30 and 217,670.45 is: 326,493.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,484.91 : 549,706.30 = 217,670.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,484.91/549,706.30 = 217,670.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,484.91x = 549,706.30 × 217,670.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,484.91x = 119,654,814,396.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,654,814,396.13/366,484.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,493.16

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