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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,049.70, 550,920.15 and 227,081.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,049.70, 550,920.15 and 227,081.70 is: 340,836.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,049.70 : 550,920.15 = 227,081.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,049.70/550,920.15 = 227,081.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,049.70x = 550,920.15 × 227,081.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,049.70x = 125,103,884,226.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,103,884,226.26/367,049.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,836.36

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