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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,916.70, 550,375.05 and 331,487.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,916.70, 550,375.05 and 331,487.30 is: 497,230.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,916.70 : 550,375.05 = 331,487.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,916.70/550,375.05 = 331,487.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,916.70x = 550,375.05 × 331,487.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,916.70x = 182,442,339,311.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,442,339,311.87/366,916.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497,230.95

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