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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,821.80, 550,232.70 and 325,042.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,821.80, 550,232.70 and 325,042.60 is: 487,563.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,821.80 : 550,232.70 = 325,042.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,821.80/550,232.70 = 325,042.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,821.80x = 550,232.70 × 325,042.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,821.80x = 178,849,067,413.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,849,067,413.02/366,821.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487,563.90

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