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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,041.80, 550,562.70 and 241,475.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,041.80, 550,562.70 and 241,475.60 is: 362,213.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,041.80 : 550,562.70 = 241,475.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,041.80/550,562.70 = 241,475.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,041.80x = 550,562.70 × 241,475.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,041.80x = 132,947,458,320.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,947,458,320.12/367,041.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,213.40

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