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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,954.95, 550,432.43 and 307,905.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,954.95, 550,432.43 and 307,905.95 is: 461,858.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,954.95 : 550,432.43 = 307,905.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,954.95/550,432.43 = 307,905.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,954.95x = 550,432.43 × 307,905.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,954.95x = 169,481,420,269.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,481,420,269.96/366,954.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461,858.93

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