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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,271.47, 548,422.87 and 232,427.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,271.47, 548,422.87 and 232,427.07 is: 348,015.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,271.47 : 548,422.87 = 232,427.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,271.47/548,422.87 = 232,427.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,271.47x = 548,422.87 × 232,427.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,271.47x = 127,468,320,795.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,468,320,795.09/366,271.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,015.97

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