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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,947.55, 550,421.33 and 330,205.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,947.55, 550,421.33 and 330,205.95 is: 495,308.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,947.55 : 550,421.33 = 330,205.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,947.55/550,421.33 = 330,205.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,947.55x = 550,421.33 × 330,205.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,947.55x = 181,752,396,521.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,752,396,521.88/366,947.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495,308.93

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