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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,623.20, 549,278.70 and 314,135.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,623.20, 549,278.70 and 314,135.20 is: 470,640.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,623.20 : 549,278.70 = 314,135.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,623.20/549,278.70 = 314,135.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,623.20x = 549,278.70 × 314,135.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,623.20x = 172,547,774,280.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,547,774,280.24/366,623.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470,640.63

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