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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,065.55, 550,434.30 and 142,351.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,065.55, 550,434.30 and 142,351.30 is: 213,463.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,065.55 : 550,434.30 = 142,351.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,065.55/550,434.30 = 142,351.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,065.55x = 550,434.30 × 142,351.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,065.55x = 78,355,038,169.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,355,038,169.59/367,065.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,463.34

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