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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,978.90, 550,468.35 and 352,982.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,978.90, 550,468.35 and 352,982.10 is: 529,473.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,978.90 : 550,468.35 = 352,982.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,978.90/550,468.35 = 352,982.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,978.90x = 550,468.35 × 352,982.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,978.90x = 194,305,474,166.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,305,474,166.54/366,978.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529,473.15

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