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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,068.80, 550,603.20 and 241,502.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,068.80, 550,603.20 and 241,502.60 is: 362,253.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,068.80 : 550,603.20 = 241,502.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,068.80/550,603.20 = 241,502.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,068.80x = 550,603.20 × 241,502.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,068.80x = 132,972,104,368.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,972,104,368.32/367,068.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,253.90

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