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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,924.45, 550,386.68 and 316,186.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,924.45, 550,386.68 and 316,186.05 is: 474,279.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,924.45 : 550,386.68 = 316,186.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,924.45/550,386.68 = 316,186.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,924.45x = 550,386.68 × 316,186.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,924.45x = 174,024,588,740.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,024,588,740.88/366,924.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474,279.08

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