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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,903.80, 550,355.70 and 240,932.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,903.80, 550,355.70 and 240,932.60 is: 361,398.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,903.80 : 550,355.70 = 240,932.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,903.80/550,355.70 = 240,932.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,903.80x = 550,355.70 × 240,932.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,903.80x = 132,598,629,725.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,598,629,725.82/366,903.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,398.90

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