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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,067.20, 550,600.80 and 255,092.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,067.20, 550,600.80 and 255,092.80 is: 382,639.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,067.20 : 550,600.80 = 255,092.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,067.20/550,600.80 = 255,092.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,067.20x = 550,600.80 × 255,092.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,067.20x = 140,454,299,754.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,454,299,754.24/367,067.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,639.20

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