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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,058.20, 550,521.68 and 233,541.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,058.20, 550,521.68 and 233,541.85 is: 350,271.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,058.20 : 550,521.68 = 233,541.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,058.20/550,521.68 = 233,541.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,058.20x = 550,521.68 × 233,541.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,058.20x = 128,569,851,414.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,569,851,414.20/367,058.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,271.02

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