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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,921.80, 551,882.70 and 311,934.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,921.80, 551,882.70 and 311,934.60 is: 467,901.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,921.80 : 551,882.70 = 311,934.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,921.80/551,882.70 = 311,934.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,921.80x = 551,882.70 × 311,934.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,921.80x = 172,151,309,271.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,151,309,271.42/367,921.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467,901.90

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