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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,932.70, 550,399.05 and 314,444.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,932.70, 550,399.05 and 314,444.70 is: 471,667.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,932.70 : 550,399.05 = 314,444.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,932.70/550,399.05 = 314,444.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,932.70x = 550,399.05 × 314,444.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,932.70x = 173,070,064,157.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,070,064,157.54/366,932.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471,667.05

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