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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,972.30, 550,458.45 and 335,971.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,972.30, 550,458.45 and 335,971.58 is: 503,957.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,972.30 : 550,458.45 = 335,971.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,972.30/550,458.45 = 335,971.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,972.30x = 550,458.45 × 335,971.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,972.30x = 184,938,392,418.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,938,392,418.56/366,972.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503,957.36

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