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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,917.70, 550,376.55 and 307,868.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,917.70, 550,376.55 and 307,868.70 is: 461,803.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,917.70 : 550,376.55 = 307,868.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,917.70/550,376.55 = 307,868.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,917.70x = 550,376.55 × 307,868.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,917.70x = 169,443,712,958.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,443,712,958.99/366,917.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461,803.05

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