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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,977.10, 550,465.65 and 266,925.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,977.10, 550,465.65 and 266,925.90 is: 400,388.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,977.10 : 550,465.65 = 266,925.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,977.10/550,465.65 = 266,925.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,977.10x = 550,465.65 × 266,925.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,977.10x = 146,933,539,045.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,933,539,045.34/366,977.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400,388.85

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