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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,823.80, 550,235.70 and 325,044.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,823.80, 550,235.70 and 325,044.60 is: 487,566.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,823.80 : 550,235.70 = 325,044.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,823.80/550,235.70 = 325,044.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,823.80x = 550,235.70 × 325,044.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,823.80x = 178,851,143,012.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,851,143,012.22/366,823.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487,566.90

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