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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,884.64, 550,482.96 and 200,478.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,884.64, 550,482.96 and 200,478.24 is: 300,802.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,884.64 : 550,482.96 = 200,478.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,884.64/550,482.96 = 200,478.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,884.64x = 550,482.96 × 200,478.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,884.64x = 110,359,854,970.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,359,854,970.79/366,884.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300,802.60

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