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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,730.04, 550,729.26 and 217,905.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,730.04, 550,729.26 and 217,905.48 is: 327,235.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,730.04 : 550,729.26 = 217,905.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,730.04/550,729.26 = 217,905.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,730.04x = 550,729.26 × 217,905.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,730.04x = 120,006,923,750.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,006,923,750.35/366,730.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,235.05

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