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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,012.80, 550,519.20 and 227,044.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,012.80, 550,519.20 and 227,044.80 is: 340,567.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,012.80 : 550,519.20 = 227,044.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,012.80/550,519.20 = 227,044.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,012.80x = 550,519.20 × 227,044.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,012.80x = 124,992,521,660.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,992,521,660.16/367,012.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,567.20

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