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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,078.08, 550,510.61 and 153,840.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,078.08, 550,510.61 and 153,840.42 is: 230,715.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,078.08 : 550,510.61 = 153,840.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,078.08/550,510.61 = 153,840.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,078.08x = 550,510.61 × 153,840.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,078.08x = 84,690,783,456.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,690,783,456.86/367,078.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,715.99

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