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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,043.55, 550,565.33 and 241,477.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,043.55, 550,565.33 and 241,477.35 is: 362,216.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,043.55 : 550,565.33 = 241,477.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,043.55/550,565.33 = 241,477.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,043.55x = 550,565.33 × 241,477.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,043.55x = 132,949,055,682.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,949,055,682.89/367,043.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,216.03

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