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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,034.17, 550,373.26 and 215,280.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,034.17, 550,373.26 and 215,280.84 is: 322,816.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,034.17 : 550,373.26 = 215,280.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,034.17/550,373.26 = 215,280.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,034.17x = 550,373.26 × 215,280.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,034.17x = 118,484,816,559.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,484,816,559.84/367,034.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,816.86

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