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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,946.15, 550,419.23 and 340,374.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,946.15, 550,419.23 and 340,374.10 is: 510,561.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,946.15 : 550,419.23 = 340,374.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,946.15/550,419.23 = 340,374.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,946.15x = 550,419.23 × 340,374.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,946.15x = 187,348,450,033.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,348,450,033.94/366,946.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510,561.15

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