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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,941.35, 550,412.03 and 340,369.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,941.35, 550,412.03 and 340,369.30 is: 510,553.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,941.35 : 550,412.03 = 340,369.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,941.35/550,412.03 = 340,369.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,941.35x = 550,412.03 × 340,369.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,941.35x = 187,343,357,362.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,343,357,362.68/366,941.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510,553.95

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