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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,973.15, 550,459.73 and 307,924.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,973.15, 550,459.73 and 307,924.15 is: 461,886.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,973.15 : 550,459.73 = 307,924.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,973.15/550,459.73 = 307,924.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,973.15x = 550,459.73 × 307,924.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,973.15x = 169,499,844,469.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,499,844,469.48/366,973.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461,886.23

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