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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,991.20, 550,486.80 and 209,527.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,991.20, 550,486.80 and 209,527.20 is: 314,290.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,991.20 : 550,486.80 = 209,527.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,991.20/550,486.80 = 209,527.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,991.20x = 550,486.80 × 209,527.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,991.20x = 115,341,957,840.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,341,957,840.96/366,991.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,290.80

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