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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,907.95, 550,361.93 and 234,047.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,907.95, 550,361.93 and 234,047.70 is: 351,071.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,907.95 : 550,361.93 = 234,047.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,907.95/550,361.93 = 234,047.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,907.95x = 550,361.93 × 234,047.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,907.95x = 128,810,942,713.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,810,942,713.82/366,907.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,071.55

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