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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,939.80, 550,409.70 and 330,198.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,939.80, 550,409.70 and 330,198.20 is: 495,297.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,939.80 : 550,409.70 = 330,198.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,939.80/550,409.70 = 330,198.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,939.80x = 550,409.70 × 330,198.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,939.80x = 181,744,292,202.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,744,292,202.54/366,939.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495,297.30

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