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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,980.80, 550,471.20 and 310,993.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,980.80, 550,471.20 and 310,993.60 is: 466,490.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,980.80 : 550,471.20 = 310,993.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,980.80/550,471.20 = 310,993.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,980.80x = 550,471.20 × 310,993.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,980.80x = 171,193,020,184.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,193,020,184.32/366,980.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466,490.40

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