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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,823.20, 550,234.80 and 303,837.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,823.20, 550,234.80 and 303,837.60 is: 455,756.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,823.20 : 550,234.80 = 303,837.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,823.20/550,234.80 = 303,837.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,823.20x = 550,234.80 × 303,837.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,823.20x = 167,182,021,068.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,182,021,068.48/366,823.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455,756.40

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