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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,961.15, 550,441.73 and 307,912.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,961.15, 550,441.73 and 307,912.15 is: 461,868.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,961.15 : 550,441.73 = 307,912.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,961.15/550,441.73 = 307,912.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,961.15x = 550,441.73 × 307,912.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,961.15x = 169,487,696,534.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,487,696,534.02/366,961.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461,868.23

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