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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,059.80, 550,152.30 and 153,827.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,059.80, 550,152.30 and 153,827.30 is: 230,557.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,059.80 : 550,152.30 = 153,827.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,059.80/550,152.30 = 153,827.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,059.80x = 550,152.30 × 153,827.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,059.80x = 84,628,442,897.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,628,442,897.79/367,059.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,557.64

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