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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,316.40, 550,974.60 and 304,330.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,316.40, 550,974.60 and 304,330.80 is: 456,496.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,316.40 : 550,974.60 = 304,330.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,316.40/550,974.60 = 304,330.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,316.40x = 550,974.60 × 304,330.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,316.40x = 167,678,540,797.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,678,540,797.68/367,316.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456,496.20

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