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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,840.80, 550,261.20 and 323,538.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,840.80, 550,261.20 and 323,538.20 is: 485,307.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,840.80 : 550,261.20 = 323,538.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,840.80/550,261.20 = 323,538.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,840.80x = 550,261.20 × 323,538.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,840.80x = 178,030,518,177.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,030,518,177.84/366,840.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485,307.30

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