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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,968.10, 550,452.15 and 254,993.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,968.10, 550,452.15 and 254,993.70 is: 382,490.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,968.10 : 550,452.15 = 254,993.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,968.10/550,452.15 = 254,993.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,968.10x = 550,452.15 × 254,993.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,968.10x = 140,361,830,401.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,361,830,401.46/366,968.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,490.55

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