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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,903.20, 550,354.80 and 307,854.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,903.20, 550,354.80 and 307,854.20 is: 461,781.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,903.20 : 550,354.80 = 307,854.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,903.20/550,354.80 = 307,854.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,903.20x = 550,354.80 × 307,854.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,903.20x = 169,429,036,670.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,429,036,670.16/366,903.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461,781.30

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