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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,037.30, 550,555.95 and 227,069.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,037.30, 550,555.95 and 227,069.30 is: 340,603.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,037.30 : 550,555.95 = 227,069.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,037.30/550,555.95 = 227,069.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,037.30x = 550,555.95 × 227,069.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,037.30x = 125,014,354,177.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,014,354,177.34/367,037.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,603.95

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