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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,005.70, 550,508.55 and 209,541.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,005.70, 550,508.55 and 209,541.70 is: 314,312.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,005.70 : 550,508.55 = 209,541.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,005.70/550,508.55 = 209,541.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,005.70x = 550,508.55 × 209,541.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,005.70x = 115,354,497,431.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,354,497,431.54/367,005.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,312.55

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