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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,949.80, 549,744.30 and 208,708.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,949.80, 549,744.30 and 208,708.20 is: 312,675.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,949.80 : 549,744.30 = 208,708.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,949.80/549,744.30 = 208,708.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,949.80x = 549,744.30 × 208,708.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,949.80x = 114,736,143,313.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,736,143,313.26/366,949.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,675.31

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