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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,938.70, 550,408.05 and 316,200.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,938.70, 550,408.05 and 316,200.30 is: 474,300.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,938.70 : 550,408.05 = 316,200.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,938.70/550,408.05 = 316,200.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,938.70x = 550,408.05 × 316,200.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,938.70x = 174,039,190,532.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,039,190,532.42/366,938.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474,300.45

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