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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,942.30, 550,413.45 and 310,955.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,942.30, 550,413.45 and 310,955.10 is: 466,432.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,942.30 : 550,413.45 = 310,955.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,942.30/550,413.45 = 310,955.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,942.30x = 550,413.45 × 310,955.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,942.30x = 171,153,869,386.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,153,869,386.10/366,942.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466,432.65

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