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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370,865.90, 556,298.85 and 366,929.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370,865.90, 556,298.85 and 366,929.30 is: 550,393.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,865.90 : 556,298.85 = 366,929.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,865.90/556,298.85 = 366,929.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,865.90x = 556,298.85 × 366,929.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,865.90x = 204,122,347,621.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,122,347,621.31/370,865.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,393.95

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