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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,061.70, 550,592.55 and 255,087.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,061.70, 550,592.55 and 255,087.30 is: 382,630.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,061.70 : 550,592.55 = 255,087.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,061.70/550,592.55 = 255,087.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,061.70x = 550,592.55 × 255,087.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,061.70x = 140,449,166,979.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,449,166,979.62/367,061.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,630.95

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