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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,038.20, 550,902.90 and 227,070.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,038.20, 550,902.90 and 227,070.20 is: 340,819.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,038.20 : 550,902.90 = 227,070.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,038.20/550,902.90 = 227,070.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,038.20x = 550,902.90 × 227,070.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,038.20x = 125,093,631,683.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,093,631,683.58/367,038.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,819.11

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