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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,907.70, 550,361.55 and 252,746.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,907.70, 550,361.55 and 252,746.30 is: 379,119.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,907.70 : 550,361.55 = 252,746.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,907.70/550,361.55 = 252,746.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,907.70x = 550,361.55 × 252,746.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,907.70x = 139,101,845,424.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,101,845,424.77/366,907.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,119.45

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