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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,989.70, 550,484.55 and 209,525.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,989.70, 550,484.55 and 209,525.70 is: 314,288.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,989.70 : 550,484.55 = 209,525.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,989.70/550,484.55 = 209,525.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,989.70x = 550,484.55 × 209,525.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,989.70x = 115,340,660,677.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,340,660,677.94/366,989.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,288.55

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