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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,058.70, 550,588.05 and 273,746.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,058.70, 550,588.05 and 273,746.70 is: 410,620.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,058.70 : 550,588.05 = 273,746.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,058.70/550,588.05 = 273,746.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,058.70x = 550,588.05 × 273,746.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,058.70x = 150,721,661,746.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,721,661,746.94/367,058.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,620.05

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