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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,926.80, 550,390.20 and 240,627.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,926.80, 550,390.20 and 240,627.55 is: 360,941.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,926.80 : 550,390.20 = 240,627.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,926.80/550,390.20 = 240,627.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,926.80x = 550,390.20 × 240,627.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,926.80x = 132,439,045,370.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,439,045,370.01/366,926.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,941.33

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