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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,938.30, 549,889.05 and 271,423.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,938.30, 549,889.05 and 271,423.10 is: 406,751.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,938.30 : 549,889.05 = 271,423.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,938.30/549,889.05 = 271,423.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,938.30x = 549,889.05 × 271,423.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,938.30x = 149,252,590,607.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,252,590,607.06/366,938.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406,751.19

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