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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,988.73, 550,483.10 and 366,988.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,988.73, 550,483.10 and 366,988.73 is: 550,483.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,988.73 : 550,483.10 = 366,988.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,988.73/550,483.10 = 366,988.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,988.73x = 550,483.10 × 366,988.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,988.73x = 202,021,089,168.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,021,089,168.10/366,988.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,483.10

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