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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,939.20, 550,408.80 and 316,200.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,939.20, 550,408.80 and 316,200.80 is: 474,301.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,939.20 : 550,408.80 = 316,200.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,939.20/550,408.80 = 316,200.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,939.20x = 550,408.80 × 316,200.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,939.20x = 174,039,702,887.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,039,702,887.04/366,939.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474,301.20

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