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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,844.30, 550,266.45 and 334,367.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,844.30, 550,266.45 and 334,367.35 is: 501,551.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,844.30 : 550,266.45 = 334,367.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,844.30/550,266.45 = 334,367.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,844.30x = 550,266.45 × 334,367.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,844.30x = 183,991,134,680.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,991,134,680.41/366,844.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501,551.03

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