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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,969.55, 550,454.34 and 310,982.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,969.55, 550,454.34 and 310,982.35 is: 466,473.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,969.55 : 550,454.34 = 310,982.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,969.55/550,454.34 = 310,982.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,969.55x = 550,454.34 × 310,982.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,969.55x = 171,181,584,220.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,181,584,220.90/366,969.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466,473.54

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