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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,971.55, 550,457.33 and 335,970.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,971.55, 550,457.33 and 335,970.83 is: 503,956.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,971.55 : 550,457.33 = 335,970.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,971.55/550,457.33 = 335,970.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,971.55x = 550,457.33 × 335,970.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,971.55x = 184,937,601,607.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,937,601,607.54/366,971.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503,956.24

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