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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,044.80, 550,891.20 and 217,097.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,044.80, 550,891.20 and 217,097.60 is: 325,838.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,044.80 : 550,891.20 = 217,097.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,044.80/550,891.20 = 217,097.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,044.80x = 550,891.20 × 217,097.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,044.80x = 119,597,157,381.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,597,157,381.12/367,044.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,838.04

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