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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,312.70, 548,812.95 and 313,824.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,312.70, 548,812.95 and 313,824.70 is: 470,174.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,312.70 : 548,812.95 = 313,824.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,312.70/548,812.95 = 313,824.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,312.70x = 548,812.95 × 313,824.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,312.70x = 172,231,059,389.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,231,059,389.87/366,312.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470,174.96

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