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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,969.60, 550,454.40 and 266,918.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,969.60, 550,454.40 and 266,918.40 is: 400,377.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,969.60 : 550,454.40 = 266,918.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,969.60/550,454.40 = 266,918.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,969.60x = 550,454.40 × 266,918.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,969.60x = 146,926,407,720.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,926,407,720.96/366,969.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400,377.60

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