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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,932.78, 550,399.17 and 366,932.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,932.78, 550,399.17 and 366,932.78 is: 550,399.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,932.78 : 550,399.17 = 366,932.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,932.78/550,399.17 = 366,932.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,932.78x = 550,399.17 × 366,932.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,932.78x = 201,959,497,557.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,959,497,557.79/366,932.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,399.17

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