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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,062.70, 550,939.65 and 227,094.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,062.70, 550,939.65 and 227,094.70 is: 340,855.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,062.70 : 550,939.65 = 227,094.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,062.70/550,939.65 = 227,094.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,062.70x = 550,939.65 × 227,094.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,062.70x = 125,115,474,534.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,115,474,534.86/367,062.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,855.87

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