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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,924.80, 550,387.20 and 240,625.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,924.80, 550,387.20 and 240,625.55 is: 360,938.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,924.80 : 550,387.20 = 240,625.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,924.80/550,387.20 = 240,625.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,924.80x = 550,387.20 × 240,625.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,924.80x = 132,437,222,712.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,437,222,712.96/366,924.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,938.33

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