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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,267.72, 548,417.25 and 232,423.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,267.72, 548,417.25 and 232,423.32 is: 348,010.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,267.72 : 548,417.25 = 232,423.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,267.72/548,417.25 = 232,423.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,267.72x = 548,417.25 × 232,423.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,267.72x = 127,464,957,990.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,464,957,990.27/366,267.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,010.35

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