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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,664.20, 760,183.64 and 369,309.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,664.20, 760,183.64 and 369,309.80 is: 509,826.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,664.20 : 760,183.64 = 369,309.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,664.20/760,183.64 = 369,309.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,664.20x = 760,183.64 × 369,309.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,664.20x = 280,743,268,051.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,743,268,051.67/550,664.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509,826.62

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