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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,902.60, 550,353.90 and 283,856.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,902.60, 550,353.90 and 283,856.20 is: 425,784.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,902.60 : 550,353.90 = 283,856.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,902.60/550,353.90 = 283,856.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,902.60x = 550,353.90 × 283,856.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,902.60x = 156,221,366,709.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,221,366,709.18/366,902.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,784.30

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