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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,079.80, 550,619.73 and 311,092.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,079.80, 550,619.73 and 311,092.60 is: 466,638.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,079.80 : 550,619.73 = 311,092.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,079.80/550,619.73 = 311,092.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,079.80x = 550,619.73 × 311,092.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,079.80x = 171,293,723,417.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,293,723,417.00/367,079.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466,638.93

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