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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,983.30, 550,474.95 and 304,775.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,983.30, 550,474.95 and 304,775.30 is: 457,162.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,983.30 : 550,474.95 = 304,775.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,983.30/550,474.95 = 304,775.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,983.30x = 550,474.95 × 304,775.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,983.30x = 167,771,168,028.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,771,168,028.74/366,983.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457,162.95

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