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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,003.70, 550,505.55 and 209,539.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,003.70, 550,505.55 and 209,539.70 is: 314,309.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,003.70 : 550,505.55 = 209,539.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,003.70/550,505.55 = 209,539.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,003.70x = 550,505.55 × 209,539.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,003.70x = 115,352,767,795.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,352,767,795.34/367,003.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,309.55

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