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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,981.55, 550,472.33 and 304,773.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,981.55, 550,472.33 and 304,773.55 is: 457,160.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,981.55 : 550,472.33 = 304,773.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,981.55/550,472.33 = 304,773.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,981.55x = 550,472.33 × 304,773.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,981.55x = 167,769,406,190.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,769,406,190.87/366,981.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457,160.33

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