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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,972.80, 550,459.20 and 335,972.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,972.80, 550,459.20 and 335,972.08 is: 503,958.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,972.80 : 550,459.20 = 335,972.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,972.80/550,459.20 = 335,972.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,972.80x = 550,459.20 × 335,972.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,972.80x = 184,938,922,379.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,938,922,379.14/366,972.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503,958.12

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