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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,930.60, 550,395.90 and 283,884.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,930.60, 550,395.90 and 283,884.20 is: 425,826.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,930.60 : 550,395.90 = 283,884.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,930.60/550,395.90 = 283,884.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,930.60x = 550,395.90 × 283,884.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,930.60x = 156,248,699,754.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,248,699,754.78/366,930.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,826.30

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