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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,046.20, 550,569.30 and 273,734.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,046.20, 550,569.30 and 273,734.20 is: 410,601.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,046.20 : 550,569.30 = 273,734.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,046.20/550,569.30 = 273,734.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,046.20x = 550,569.30 × 273,734.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,046.20x = 150,709,646,880.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,709,646,880.06/367,046.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,601.30

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