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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,907.82, 506,117.75 and 230,725.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,907.82, 506,117.75 and 230,725.76 is: 318,266.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,907.82 : 506,117.75 = 230,725.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,907.82/506,117.75 = 230,725.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,907.82x = 506,117.75 × 230,725.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,907.82x = 116,774,404,360.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,774,404,360.35/366,907.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,266.33

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