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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,061.23, 550,413.85 and 215,307.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,061.23, 550,413.85 and 215,307.90 is: 322,857.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,061.23 : 550,413.85 = 215,307.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,061.23/550,413.85 = 215,307.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,061.23x = 550,413.85 × 215,307.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,061.23x = 118,508,450,174.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,508,450,174.42/367,061.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,857.44

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