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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,922.55, 550,383.83 and 240,623.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,922.55, 550,383.83 and 240,623.30 is: 360,934.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,922.55 : 550,383.83 = 240,623.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,922.55/550,383.83 = 240,623.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,922.55x = 550,383.83 × 240,623.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,922.55x = 132,435,173,441.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,435,173,441.24/366,922.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,934.95

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