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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,930.70, 550,396.05 and 254,956.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,930.70, 550,396.05 and 254,956.30 is: 382,434.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,930.70 : 550,396.05 = 254,956.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,930.70/550,396.05 = 254,956.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,930.70x = 550,396.05 × 254,956.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,930.70x = 140,326,940,442.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,326,940,442.62/366,930.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,434.45

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