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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,081.70, 550,622.55 and 255,107.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,081.70, 550,622.55 and 255,107.30 is: 382,660.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,081.70 : 550,622.55 = 255,107.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,081.70/550,622.55 = 255,107.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,081.70x = 550,622.55 × 255,107.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,081.70x = 140,467,832,049.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,467,832,049.62/367,081.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,660.95

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