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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,983.55, 550,475.33 and 320,327.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,983.55, 550,475.33 and 320,327.55 is: 480,491.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,983.55 : 550,475.33 = 320,327.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,983.55/550,475.33 = 320,327.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,983.55x = 550,475.33 × 320,327.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,983.55x = 176,332,412,192.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,332,412,192.70/366,983.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480,491.33

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