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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,967.10, 550,450.65 and 266,915.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,967.10, 550,450.65 and 266,915.90 is: 400,373.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,967.10 : 550,450.65 = 266,915.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,967.10/550,450.65 = 266,915.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,967.10x = 550,450.65 × 266,915.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,967.10x = 146,924,030,650.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,924,030,650.34/366,967.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400,373.85

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