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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,041.60, 550,562.40 and 117,748.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,041.60, 550,562.40 and 117,748.80 is: 176,623.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,041.60 : 550,562.40 = 117,748.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,041.60/550,562.40 = 117,748.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,041.60x = 550,562.40 × 117,748.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,041.60x = 64,828,061,925.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,828,061,925.12/367,041.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,623.20

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