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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,928.30, 550,392.45 and 242,269.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,928.30, 550,392.45 and 242,269.30 is: 363,403.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,928.30 : 550,392.45 = 242,269.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,928.30/550,392.45 = 242,269.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,928.30x = 550,392.45 × 242,269.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,928.30x = 133,343,193,586.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,343,193,586.79/366,928.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,403.95

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