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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,988.55, 550,482.84 and 311,001.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,988.55, 550,482.84 and 311,001.35 is: 466,502.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,988.55 : 550,482.84 = 311,001.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,988.55/550,482.84 = 311,001.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,988.55x = 550,482.84 × 311,001.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,988.55x = 171,200,906,391.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,200,906,391.83/366,988.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466,502.04

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