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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,925.55, 550,388.33 and 240,626.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,925.55, 550,388.33 and 240,626.30 is: 360,939.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,925.55 : 550,388.33 = 240,626.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,925.55/550,388.33 = 240,626.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,925.55x = 550,388.33 × 240,626.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,925.55x = 132,437,907,411.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,437,907,411.08/366,925.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,939.45

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