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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,005.80, 550,508.70 and 311,018.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,005.80, 550,508.70 and 311,018.60 is: 466,527.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,005.80 : 550,508.70 = 311,018.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,005.80/550,508.70 = 311,018.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,005.80x = 550,508.70 × 311,018.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,005.80x = 171,218,445,161.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,218,445,161.82/367,005.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466,527.90

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