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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,059.80, 550,589.70 and 227,091.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,059.80, 550,589.70 and 227,091.80 is: 340,637.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,059.80 : 550,589.70 = 227,091.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,059.80/550,589.70 = 227,091.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,059.80x = 550,589.70 × 227,091.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,059.80x = 125,034,406,034.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,034,406,034.46/367,059.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,637.70

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