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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,934.60, 550,401.90 and 266,624.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,934.60, 550,401.90 and 266,624.20 is: 399,936.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,934.60 : 550,401.90 = 266,624.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,934.60/550,401.90 = 266,624.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,934.60x = 550,401.90 × 266,624.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,934.60x = 146,750,466,265.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,750,466,265.98/366,934.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,936.30

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