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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,934.80, 549,721.80 and 208,693.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,934.80, 549,721.80 and 208,693.20 is: 312,652.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,934.80 : 549,721.80 = 208,693.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,934.80/549,721.80 = 208,693.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,934.80x = 549,721.80 × 208,693.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,934.80x = 114,723,201,551.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,723,201,551.76/366,934.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,652.82

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