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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,999.80, 550,499.70 and 241,433.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,999.80, 550,499.70 and 241,433.60 is: 362,150.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,999.80 : 550,499.70 = 241,433.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,999.80/550,499.70 = 241,433.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,999.80x = 550,499.70 × 241,433.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,999.80x = 132,909,124,369.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,909,124,369.92/366,999.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,150.40

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