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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,947.90, 550,421.85 and 307,898.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,947.90, 550,421.85 and 307,898.90 is: 461,848.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,947.90 : 550,421.85 = 307,898.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,947.90/550,421.85 = 307,898.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,947.90x = 550,421.85 × 307,898.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,947.90x = 169,474,282,150.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,474,282,150.97/366,947.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461,848.35

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