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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,961.80, 550,442.70 and 334,302.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,961.80, 550,442.70 and 334,302.60 is: 501,453.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,961.80 : 550,442.70 = 334,302.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,961.80/550,442.70 = 334,302.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,961.80x = 550,442.70 × 334,302.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,961.80x = 184,014,425,761.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,014,425,761.02/366,961.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501,453.90

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