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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,961.80, 550,442.70 and 320,305.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,961.80, 550,442.70 and 320,305.80 is: 480,458.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,961.80 : 550,442.70 = 320,305.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,961.80/550,442.70 = 320,305.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,961.80x = 550,442.70 × 320,305.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,961.80x = 176,309,989,377.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,309,989,377.66/366,961.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480,458.70

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