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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,980.55, 550,470.83 and 304,772.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,980.55, 550,470.83 and 304,772.55 is: 457,158.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,980.55 : 550,470.83 = 304,772.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,980.55/550,470.83 = 304,772.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,980.55x = 550,470.83 × 304,772.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,980.55x = 167,768,397,035.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,768,397,035.85/366,980.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457,158.83

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