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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,965.10, 550,447.65 and 254,990.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,965.10, 550,447.65 and 254,990.70 is: 382,486.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,965.10 : 550,447.65 = 254,990.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,965.10/550,447.65 = 254,990.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,965.10x = 550,447.65 × 254,990.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,965.10x = 140,359,031,586.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,359,031,586.86/366,965.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,486.05

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