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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,918.55, 550,377.83 and 334,259.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,918.55, 550,377.83 and 334,259.35 is: 501,389.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,918.55 : 550,377.83 = 334,259.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,918.55/550,377.83 = 334,259.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,918.55x = 550,377.83 × 334,259.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,918.55x = 183,968,935,710.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,968,935,710.21/366,918.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501,389.03

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