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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,936.55, 550,404.83 and 310,949.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,936.55, 550,404.83 and 310,949.35 is: 466,424.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,936.55 : 550,404.83 = 310,949.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,936.55/550,404.83 = 310,949.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,936.55x = 550,404.83 × 310,949.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,936.55x = 171,148,024,125.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,148,024,125.36/366,936.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466,424.03

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