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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,916.60, 550,374.90 and 338,048.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,916.60, 550,374.90 and 338,048.20 is: 507,072.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,916.60 : 550,374.90 = 338,048.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,916.60/550,374.90 = 338,048.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,916.60x = 550,374.90 × 338,048.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,916.60x = 186,053,244,270.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,053,244,270.18/366,916.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507,072.30

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