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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,922.30, 550,383.45 and 260,634.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,922.30, 550,383.45 and 260,634.10 is: 390,951.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,922.30 : 550,383.45 = 260,634.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,922.30/550,383.45 = 260,634.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,922.30x = 550,383.45 × 260,634.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,922.30x = 143,448,695,145.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,448,695,145.65/366,922.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390,951.15

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