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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,974.80, 550,462.20 and 334,315.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,974.80, 550,462.20 and 334,315.60 is: 501,473.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,974.80 : 550,462.20 = 334,315.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,974.80/550,462.20 = 334,315.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,974.80x = 550,462.20 × 334,315.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,974.80x = 184,028,100,670.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,028,100,670.32/366,974.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501,473.40

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