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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,989.55, 550,484.33 and 311,002.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,989.55, 550,484.33 and 311,002.35 is: 466,503.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,989.55 : 550,484.33 = 311,002.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,989.55/550,484.33 = 311,002.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,989.55x = 550,484.33 × 311,002.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,989.55x = 171,201,918,713.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,201,918,713.16/366,989.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466,503.53

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