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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,928.60, 550,392.90 and 283,882.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,928.60, 550,392.90 and 283,882.20 is: 425,823.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,928.60 : 550,392.90 = 283,882.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,928.60/550,392.90 = 283,882.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,928.60x = 550,392.90 × 283,882.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,928.60x = 156,246,747,316.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,246,747,316.38/366,928.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,823.30

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