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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,923.70, 550,385.55 and 254,949.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,923.70, 550,385.55 and 254,949.30 is: 382,423.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,923.70 : 550,385.55 = 254,949.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,923.70/550,385.55 = 254,949.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,923.70x = 550,385.55 × 254,949.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,923.70x = 140,320,410,702.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,320,410,702.62/366,923.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,423.95

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