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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,048.30, 550,572.45 and 241,482.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,048.30, 550,572.45 and 241,482.10 is: 362,223.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,048.30 : 550,572.45 = 241,482.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,048.30/550,572.45 = 241,482.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,048.30x = 550,572.45 × 241,482.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,048.30x = 132,953,391,428.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,953,391,428.15/367,048.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,223.15

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