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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,004.55, 550,506.83 and 311,017.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,004.55, 550,506.83 and 311,017.35 is: 466,526.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,004.55 : 550,506.83 = 311,017.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,004.55/550,506.83 = 311,017.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,004.55x = 550,506.83 × 311,017.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,004.55x = 171,217,173,868.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,217,173,868.41/367,004.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466,526.03

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