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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,917.70, 550,376.55 and 353,631.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,917.70, 550,376.55 and 353,631.68 is: 530,447.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,917.70 : 550,376.55 = 353,631.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,917.70/550,376.55 = 353,631.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,917.70x = 550,376.55 × 353,631.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,917.70x = 194,630,581,257.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,630,581,257.22/366,917.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530,447.51

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