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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,944.55, 550,416.83 and 334,285.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,944.55, 550,416.83 and 334,285.35 is: 501,428.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,944.55 : 550,416.83 = 334,285.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,944.55/550,416.83 = 334,285.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,944.55x = 550,416.83 × 334,285.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,944.55x = 183,996,280,991.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,996,280,991.01/366,944.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501,428.03

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