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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,041.70, 550,562.55 and 273,729.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,041.70, 550,562.55 and 273,729.70 is: 410,594.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,041.70 : 550,562.55 = 273,729.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,041.70/550,562.55 = 273,729.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,041.70x = 550,562.55 × 273,729.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,041.70x = 150,705,321,642.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,705,321,642.74/367,041.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,594.55

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