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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,977.45, 550,466.18 and 307,928.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,977.45, 550,466.18 and 307,928.45 is: 461,892.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,977.45 : 550,466.18 = 307,928.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,977.45/550,466.18 = 307,928.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,977.45x = 550,466.18 × 307,928.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,977.45x = 169,504,197,584.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,504,197,584.82/366,977.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461,892.68

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