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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,941.15, 550,411.73 and 340,369.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,941.15, 550,411.73 and 340,369.10 is: 510,553.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,941.15 : 550,411.73 = 340,369.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,941.15/550,411.73 = 340,369.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,941.15x = 550,411.73 × 340,369.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,941.15x = 187,343,145,169.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,343,145,169.54/366,941.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510,553.65

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