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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455,498.40, 683,247.60 and 366,924.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455,498.40, 683,247.60 and 366,924.92 is: 550,387.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455,498.40 : 683,247.60 = 366,924.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455,498.40/683,247.60 = 366,924.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455,498.40x = 683,247.60 × 366,924.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455,498.40x = 250,700,570,970.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,700,570,970.19/455,498.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,387.38

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