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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,078.55, 550,617.83 and 241,512.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,078.55, 550,617.83 and 241,512.35 is: 362,268.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,078.55 : 550,617.83 = 241,512.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,078.55/550,617.83 = 241,512.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,078.55x = 550,617.83 × 241,512.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,078.55x = 132,981,006,075.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,981,006,075.20/367,078.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,268.53

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