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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,927.60, 550,391.40 and 340,355.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,927.60, 550,391.40 and 340,355.55 is: 510,533.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,927.60 : 550,391.40 = 340,355.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,927.60/550,391.40 = 340,355.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,927.60x = 550,391.40 × 340,355.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,927.60x = 187,328,767,662.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,328,767,662.27/366,927.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510,533.33

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