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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,970.45, 550,455.68 and 209,506.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,970.45, 550,455.68 and 209,506.45 is: 314,259.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,970.45 : 550,455.68 = 209,506.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,970.45/550,455.68 = 209,506.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,970.45x = 550,455.68 × 209,506.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,970.45x = 115,324,015,399.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,324,015,399.14/366,970.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,259.68

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