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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,921.55, 550,382.33 and 334,262.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,921.55, 550,382.33 and 334,262.35 is: 501,393.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,921.55 : 550,382.33 = 334,262.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,921.55/550,382.33 = 334,262.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,921.55x = 550,382.33 × 334,262.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,921.55x = 183,972,091,024.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,972,091,024.28/366,921.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501,393.53

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