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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,010.33, 550,238.55 and 240,682.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,010.33, 550,238.55 and 240,682.38 is: 360,841.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,010.33 : 550,238.55 = 240,682.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,010.33/550,238.55 = 240,682.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,010.33x = 550,238.55 × 240,682.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,010.33x = 132,432,723,781.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,432,723,781.75/367,010.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,841.95

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