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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,904.70, 550,357.05 and 331,475.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,904.70, 550,357.05 and 331,475.30 is: 497,212.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,904.70 : 550,357.05 = 331,475.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,904.70/550,357.05 = 331,475.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,904.70x = 550,357.05 × 331,475.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,904.70x = 182,429,768,255.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,429,768,255.87/366,904.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497,212.95

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