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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,923.55, 550,385.33 and 240,624.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,923.55, 550,385.33 and 240,624.30 is: 360,936.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,923.55 : 550,385.33 = 240,624.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,923.55/550,385.33 = 240,624.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,923.55x = 550,385.33 × 240,624.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,923.55x = 132,436,083,558.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,436,083,558.40/366,923.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,936.45

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