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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,080.55, 550,620.83 and 241,514.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,080.55, 550,620.83 and 241,514.35 is: 362,271.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,080.55 : 550,620.83 = 241,514.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,080.55/550,620.83 = 241,514.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,080.55x = 550,620.83 × 241,514.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,080.55x = 132,982,831,853.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,982,831,853.91/367,080.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,271.53

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