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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,970.80, 549,775.80 and 208,729.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,970.80, 549,775.80 and 208,729.20 is: 312,706.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,970.80 : 549,775.80 = 208,729.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,970.80/549,775.80 = 208,729.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,970.80x = 549,775.80 × 208,729.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,970.80x = 114,754,262,913.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,754,262,913.36/366,970.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,706.80

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