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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,958.40, 550,437.60 and 352,961.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,958.40, 550,437.60 and 352,961.60 is: 529,442.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,958.40 : 550,437.60 = 352,961.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,958.40/550,437.60 = 352,961.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,958.40x = 550,437.60 × 352,961.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,958.40x = 194,283,335,996.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,283,335,996.16/366,958.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529,442.40

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