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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,978.60, 550,467.90 and 354,148.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,978.60, 550,467.90 and 354,148.20 is: 531,222.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,978.60 : 550,467.90 = 354,148.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,978.60/550,467.90 = 354,148.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,978.60x = 550,467.90 × 354,148.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,978.60x = 194,947,215,942.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,947,215,942.78/366,978.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531,222.30

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