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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,927.30, 550,390.95 and 240,628.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,927.30, 550,390.95 and 240,628.05 is: 360,942.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,927.30 : 550,390.95 = 240,628.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,927.30/550,390.95 = 240,628.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,927.30x = 550,390.95 × 240,628.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,927.30x = 132,439,501,036.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,439,501,036.15/366,927.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,942.08

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