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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,914.80, 550,372.20 and 330,173.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,914.80, 550,372.20 and 330,173.20 is: 495,259.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,914.80 : 550,372.20 = 330,173.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,914.80/550,372.20 = 330,173.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,914.80x = 550,372.20 × 330,173.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,914.80x = 181,718,150,465.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,718,150,465.04/366,914.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495,259.80

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