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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,941.45, 550,412.18 and 209,477.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,941.45, 550,412.18 and 209,477.45 is: 314,216.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,941.45 : 550,412.18 = 209,477.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,941.45/550,412.18 = 209,477.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,941.45x = 550,412.18 × 209,477.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,941.45x = 115,298,939,915.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,298,939,915.34/366,941.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,216.18

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