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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,909.70, 550,364.55 and 314,421.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,909.70, 550,364.55 and 314,421.70 is: 471,632.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,909.70 : 550,364.55 = 314,421.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,909.70/550,364.55 = 314,421.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,909.70x = 550,364.55 × 314,421.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,909.70x = 173,046,557,430.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,046,557,430.74/366,909.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471,632.55

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