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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,958.20, 550,437.30 and 209,494.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,958.20, 550,437.30 and 209,494.20 is: 314,241.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,958.20 : 550,437.30 = 209,494.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,958.20/550,437.30 = 209,494.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,958.20x = 550,437.30 × 209,494.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,958.20x = 115,313,421,813.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,313,421,813.66/366,958.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,241.30

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