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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,968.70, 550,453.05 and 252,807.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,968.70, 550,453.05 and 252,807.30 is: 379,210.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,968.70 : 550,453.05 = 252,807.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,968.70/550,453.05 = 252,807.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,968.70x = 550,453.05 × 252,807.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,968.70x = 139,158,549,347.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,158,549,347.27/366,968.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,210.95

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