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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,918.68, 550,378.02 and 366,918.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,918.68, 550,378.02 and 366,918.68 is: 550,378.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,918.68 : 550,378.02 = 366,918.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,918.68/550,378.02 = 366,918.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,918.68x = 550,378.02 × 366,918.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,918.68x = 201,943,976,599.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,943,976,599.41/366,918.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,378.02

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