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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,938.60, 550,407.90 and 283,892.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,938.60, 550,407.90 and 283,892.20 is: 425,838.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,938.60 : 550,407.90 = 283,892.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,938.60/550,407.90 = 283,892.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,938.60x = 550,407.90 × 283,892.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,938.60x = 156,256,509,628.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,256,509,628.38/366,938.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,838.30

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