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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,871.80, 550,307.70 and 334,212.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,871.80, 550,307.70 and 334,212.60 is: 501,318.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,871.80 : 550,307.70 = 334,212.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,871.80/550,307.70 = 334,212.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,871.80x = 550,307.70 × 334,212.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,871.80x = 183,919,767,217.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,919,767,217.02/366,871.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501,318.90

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