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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,957.70, 550,436.55 and 314,469.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,957.70, 550,436.55 and 314,469.70 is: 471,704.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,957.70 : 550,436.55 = 314,469.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,957.70/550,436.55 = 314,469.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,957.70x = 550,436.55 × 314,469.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,957.70x = 173,095,616,747.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,095,616,747.54/366,957.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471,704.55

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