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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,044.68, 550,567.02 and 241,478.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,044.68, 550,567.02 and 241,478.48 is: 362,217.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,044.68 : 550,567.02 = 241,478.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,044.68/550,567.02 = 241,478.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,044.68x = 550,567.02 × 241,478.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,044.68x = 132,950,084,374.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,950,084,374.90/367,044.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,217.72

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