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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,821.70, 550,232.55 and 209,357.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,821.70, 550,232.55 and 209,357.70 is: 314,036.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,821.70 : 550,232.55 = 209,357.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,821.70/550,232.55 = 209,357.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,821.70x = 550,232.55 × 209,357.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,821.70x = 115,195,421,133.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,195,421,133.14/366,821.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,036.55

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