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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,070.96, 548,120.26 and 291,341.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,070.96, 548,120.26 and 291,341.36 is: 435,038.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,070.96 : 548,120.26 = 291,341.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,070.96/548,120.26 = 291,341.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,070.96x = 548,120.26 × 291,341.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,070.96x = 159,690,101,991.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,690,101,991.95/367,070.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435,038.78

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