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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,904.05, 550,356.08 and 323,601.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,904.05, 550,356.08 and 323,601.45 is: 485,402.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,904.05 : 550,356.08 = 323,601.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,904.05/550,356.08 = 323,601.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,904.05x = 550,356.08 × 323,601.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,904.05x = 178,096,023,886.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,096,023,886.31/366,904.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485,402.18

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