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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,047.70, 550,571.55 and 273,735.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,047.70, 550,571.55 and 273,735.70 is: 410,603.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,047.70 : 550,571.55 = 273,735.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,047.70/550,571.55 = 273,735.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,047.70x = 550,571.55 × 273,735.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,047.70x = 150,711,088,639.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,711,088,639.34/367,047.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,603.55

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