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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,856.70, 545,785.05 and 311,368.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,856.70, 545,785.05 and 311,368.70 is: 467,053.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,856.70 : 545,785.05 = 311,368.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,856.70/545,785.05 = 311,368.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,856.70x = 545,785.05 × 311,368.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,856.70x = 169,940,381,497.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,940,381,497.94/363,856.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467,053.05

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