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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,005.55, 550,508.33 and 311,018.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,005.55, 550,508.33 and 311,018.35 is: 466,527.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,005.55 : 550,508.33 = 311,018.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,005.55/550,508.33 = 311,018.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,005.55x = 550,508.33 × 311,018.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,005.55x = 171,218,192,457.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,218,192,457.86/367,005.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466,527.53

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