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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,055.55, 550,583.33 and 241,489.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,055.55, 550,583.33 and 241,489.35 is: 362,234.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,055.55 : 550,583.33 = 241,489.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,055.55/550,583.33 = 241,489.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,055.55x = 550,583.33 × 241,489.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,055.55x = 132,960,009,275.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,960,009,275.09/367,055.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,234.03

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