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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,919.30, 550,378.95 and 330,177.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,919.30, 550,378.95 and 330,177.70 is: 495,266.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,919.30 : 550,378.95 = 330,177.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,919.30/550,378.95 = 330,177.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,919.30x = 550,378.95 × 330,177.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,919.30x = 181,722,855,839.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,722,855,839.42/366,919.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495,266.55

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