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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,934.30, 550,401.45 and 317,070.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,934.30, 550,401.45 and 317,070.70 is: 475,606.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,934.30 : 550,401.45 = 317,070.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,934.30/550,401.45 = 317,070.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,934.30x = 550,401.45 × 317,070.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,934.30x = 174,516,173,032.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,516,173,032.52/366,934.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475,606.05

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