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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,047.70, 550,917.15 and 227,079.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,047.70, 550,917.15 and 227,079.70 is: 340,833.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,047.70 : 550,917.15 = 227,079.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,047.70/550,917.15 = 227,079.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,047.70x = 550,917.15 × 227,079.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,047.70x = 125,102,101,146.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,102,101,146.86/367,047.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,833.36

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