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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,057.55, 550,586.33 and 241,491.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,057.55, 550,586.33 and 241,491.35 is: 362,237.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,057.55 : 550,586.33 = 241,491.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,057.55/550,586.33 = 241,491.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,057.55x = 550,586.33 × 241,491.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,057.55x = 132,961,836,123.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,961,836,123.25/367,057.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,237.03

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