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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,951.70, 550,427.55 and 234,091.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,951.70, 550,427.55 and 234,091.45 is: 351,137.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,951.70 : 550,427.55 = 234,091.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,951.70/550,427.55 = 234,091.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,951.70x = 550,427.55 × 234,091.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,951.70x = 128,850,383,299.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,850,383,299.45/366,951.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,137.18

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