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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,946.70, 549,763.95 and 314,458.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,946.70, 549,763.95 and 314,458.70 is: 471,125.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,946.70 : 549,763.95 = 314,458.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,946.70/549,763.95 = 314,458.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,946.70x = 549,763.95 × 314,458.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,946.70x = 172,878,057,023.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,878,057,023.87/366,946.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471,125.80

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