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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,921.78, 550,382.67 and 366,921.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,921.78, 550,382.67 and 366,921.78 is: 550,382.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,921.78 : 550,382.67 = 366,921.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,921.78/550,382.67 = 366,921.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,921.78x = 550,382.67 × 366,921.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,921.78x = 201,947,388,957.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,947,388,957.55/366,921.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,382.67

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