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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,015.20, 550,522.80 and 209,551.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,015.20, 550,522.80 and 209,551.20 is: 314,326.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,015.20 : 550,522.80 = 209,551.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,015.20/550,522.80 = 209,551.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,015.20x = 550,522.80 × 209,551.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,015.20x = 115,362,713,367.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,362,713,367.36/367,015.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,326.80

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