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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,811.40, 550,217.10 and 335,318.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,811.40, 550,217.10 and 335,318.60 is: 502,977.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,811.40 : 550,217.10 = 335,318.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,811.40/550,217.10 = 335,318.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,811.40x = 550,217.10 × 335,318.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,811.40x = 184,498,027,668.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,498,027,668.06/366,811.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502,977.90

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