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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,936.95, 550,405.43 and 331,507.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,936.95, 550,405.43 and 331,507.55 is: 497,261.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,936.95 : 550,405.43 = 331,507.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,936.95/550,405.43 = 331,507.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,936.95x = 550,405.43 × 331,507.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,936.95x = 182,463,555,606.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,463,555,606.00/366,936.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497,261.33

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