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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,923.30, 549,866.55 and 271,408.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,923.30, 549,866.55 and 271,408.10 is: 406,728.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,923.30 : 549,866.55 = 271,408.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,923.30/549,866.55 = 271,408.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,923.30x = 549,866.55 × 271,408.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,923.30x = 149,238,235,589.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,238,235,589.06/366,923.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406,728.70

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