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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,066.86, 550,578.15 and 218,254.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,066.86, 550,578.15 and 218,254.15 is: 327,368.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,066.86 : 550,578.15 = 218,254.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,066.86/550,578.15 = 218,254.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,066.86x = 550,578.15 × 218,254.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,066.86x = 120,165,966,136.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,165,966,136.82/367,066.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,368.06

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