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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,055.80, 550,583.70 and 311,068.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,055.80, 550,583.70 and 311,068.60 is: 466,602.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,055.80 : 550,583.70 = 311,068.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,055.80/550,583.70 = 311,068.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,055.80x = 550,583.70 × 311,068.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,055.80x = 171,269,300,741.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,269,300,741.82/367,055.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466,602.90

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