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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,934.70, 550,402.05 and 316,196.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,934.70, 550,402.05 and 316,196.30 is: 474,294.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,934.70 : 550,402.05 = 316,196.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,934.70/550,402.05 = 316,196.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,934.70x = 550,402.05 × 316,196.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,934.70x = 174,035,091,722.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,035,091,722.42/366,934.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474,294.45

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