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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,047.30, 550,570.95 and 241,481.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,047.30, 550,570.95 and 241,481.10 is: 362,221.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,047.30 : 550,570.95 = 241,481.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,047.30/550,570.95 = 241,481.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,047.30x = 550,570.95 × 241,481.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,047.30x = 132,952,478,634.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,952,478,634.05/367,047.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,221.65

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