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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,988.20, 550,482.30 and 209,524.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,988.20, 550,482.30 and 209,524.20 is: 314,286.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,988.20 : 550,482.30 = 209,524.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,988.20/550,482.30 = 209,524.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,988.20x = 550,482.30 × 209,524.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,988.20x = 115,339,363,521.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,339,363,521.66/366,988.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,286.30

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