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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,975.60, 550,463.40 and 266,924.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,975.60, 550,463.40 and 266,924.40 is: 400,386.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,975.60 : 550,463.40 = 266,924.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,975.60/550,463.40 = 266,924.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,975.60x = 550,463.40 × 266,924.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,975.60x = 146,932,112,766.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,932,112,766.96/366,975.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400,386.60

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