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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,055.80, 550,583.70 and 227,087.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,055.80, 550,583.70 and 227,087.80 is: 340,631.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,055.80 : 550,583.70 = 227,087.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,055.80/550,583.70 = 227,087.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,055.80x = 550,583.70 × 227,087.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,055.80x = 125,030,841,148.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,030,841,148.86/367,055.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,631.70

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