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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,967.30, 549,932.55 and 271,452.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,967.30, 549,932.55 and 271,452.10 is: 406,794.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,967.30 : 549,932.55 = 271,452.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,967.30/549,932.55 = 271,452.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,967.30x = 549,932.55 × 271,452.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,967.30x = 149,280,345,555.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,280,345,555.86/366,967.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406,794.68

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