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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,047.83, 550,544.40 and 153,760.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,047.83, 550,544.40 and 153,760.65 is: 230,629.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,047.83 : 550,544.40 = 153,760.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,047.83/550,544.40 = 153,760.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,047.83x = 550,544.40 × 153,760.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,047.83x = 84,652,064,797.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,652,064,797.86/367,047.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,629.52

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