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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,962.70, 550,444.05 and 252,801.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,962.70, 550,444.05 and 252,801.30 is: 379,201.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,962.70 : 550,444.05 = 252,801.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,962.70/550,444.05 = 252,801.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,962.70x = 550,444.05 × 252,801.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,962.70x = 139,152,971,417.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,152,971,417.27/366,962.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,201.95

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