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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,024.05, 550,536.08 and 311,036.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,024.05, 550,536.08 and 311,036.85 is: 466,555.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,024.05 : 550,536.08 = 311,036.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,024.05/550,536.08 = 311,036.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,024.05x = 550,536.08 × 311,036.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,024.05x = 171,237,006,579.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,237,006,579.36/367,024.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466,555.28

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