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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,811.70, 550,217.55 and 320,155.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,811.70, 550,217.55 and 320,155.70 is: 480,233.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,811.70 : 550,217.55 = 320,155.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,811.70/550,217.55 = 320,155.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,811.70x = 550,217.55 × 320,155.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,811.70x = 176,155,284,872.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,155,284,872.54/366,811.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480,233.55

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