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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,970.55, 550,455.84 and 310,983.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,970.55, 550,455.84 and 310,983.35 is: 466,475.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,970.55 : 550,455.84 = 310,983.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,970.55/550,455.84 = 310,983.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,970.55x = 550,455.84 × 310,983.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,970.55x = 171,182,601,150.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,182,601,150.26/366,970.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466,475.04

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