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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,912.70, 550,369.05 and 316,174.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,912.70, 550,369.05 and 316,174.30 is: 474,261.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,912.70 : 550,369.05 = 316,174.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,912.70/550,369.05 = 316,174.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,912.70x = 550,369.05 × 316,174.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,912.70x = 174,012,549,125.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,012,549,125.42/366,912.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474,261.45

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