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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,429.60, 833,144.40 and 366,472.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,429.60, 833,144.40 and 366,472.80 is: 549,709.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,429.60 : 833,144.40 = 366,472.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,429.60/833,144.40 = 366,472.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,429.60x = 833,144.40 × 366,472.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,429.60x = 305,324,761,072.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,324,761,072.32/555,429.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549,709.20

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