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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,876.20, 550,314.30 and 331,446.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,876.20, 550,314.30 and 331,446.80 is: 497,170.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,876.20 : 550,314.30 = 331,446.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,876.20/550,314.30 = 331,446.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,876.20x = 550,314.30 × 331,446.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,876.20x = 182,399,913,729.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,399,913,729.24/366,876.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497,170.20

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