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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,929.55, 550,394.33 and 240,630.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,929.55, 550,394.33 and 240,630.30 is: 360,945.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,929.55 : 550,394.33 = 240,630.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,929.55/550,394.33 = 240,630.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,929.55x = 550,394.33 × 240,630.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,929.55x = 132,441,551,543.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,441,551,543.05/366,929.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,945.45

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