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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,918.60, 550,377.90 and 266,867.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,918.60, 550,377.90 and 266,867.40 is: 400,301.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,918.60 : 550,377.90 = 266,867.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,918.60/550,377.90 = 266,867.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,918.60x = 550,377.90 × 266,867.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,918.60x = 146,877,919,190.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,877,919,190.46/366,918.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400,301.10

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