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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,966.70, 549,793.95 and 310,542.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,966.70, 549,793.95 and 310,542.10 is: 465,257.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,966.70 : 549,793.95 = 310,542.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,966.70/549,793.95 = 310,542.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,966.70x = 549,793.95 × 310,542.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,966.70x = 170,734,167,800.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,734,167,800.30/366,966.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465,257.93

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