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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,375.44, 549,573.96 and 312,729.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,375.44, 549,573.96 and 312,729.18 is: 469,102.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,375.44 : 549,573.96 = 312,729.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,375.44/549,573.96 = 312,729.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,375.44x = 549,573.96 × 312,729.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,375.44x = 171,867,813,860.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,867,813,860.15/366,375.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469,102.99

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