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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,731.04, 550,730.76 and 217,906.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,731.04, 550,730.76 and 217,906.48 is: 327,236.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,731.04 : 550,730.76 = 217,906.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,731.04/550,730.76 = 217,906.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,731.04x = 550,730.76 × 217,906.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,731.04x = 120,007,801,339.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,007,801,339.33/366,731.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,236.55

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