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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,914.15, 550,371.23 and 260,625.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,914.15, 550,371.23 and 260,625.95 is: 390,938.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,914.15 : 550,371.23 = 260,625.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,914.15/550,371.23 = 260,625.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,914.15x = 550,371.23 × 260,625.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,914.15x = 143,441,024,671.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,441,024,671.42/366,914.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390,938.93

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