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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,059.70, 550,935.15 and 227,091.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,059.70, 550,935.15 and 227,091.70 is: 340,851.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,059.70 : 550,935.15 = 227,091.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,059.70/550,935.15 = 227,091.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,059.70x = 550,935.15 × 227,091.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,059.70x = 125,112,799,803.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,112,799,803.26/367,059.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,851.37

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