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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,926.55, 550,389.83 and 240,627.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,926.55, 550,389.83 and 240,627.30 is: 360,940.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,926.55 : 550,389.83 = 240,627.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,926.55/550,389.83 = 240,627.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,926.55x = 550,389.83 × 240,627.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,926.55x = 132,438,818,740.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,438,818,740.36/366,926.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,940.95

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