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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,044.80, 550,567.20 and 227,076.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,044.80, 550,567.20 and 227,076.80 is: 340,615.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,044.80 : 550,567.20 = 227,076.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,044.80/550,567.20 = 227,076.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,044.80x = 550,567.20 × 227,076.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,044.80x = 125,021,037,960.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,021,037,960.96/367,044.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,615.20

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