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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,962.56, 550,293.48 and 313,169.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,962.56, 550,293.48 and 313,169.76 is: 467,080.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,962.56 : 550,293.48 = 313,169.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,962.56/550,293.48 = 313,169.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,962.56x = 550,293.48 × 313,169.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,962.56x = 172,335,277,061.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,335,277,061.17/368,962.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467,080.66

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