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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,082.80, 550,624.20 and 227,114.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,082.80, 550,624.20 and 227,114.80 is: 340,672.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,082.80 : 550,624.20 = 227,114.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,082.80/550,624.20 = 227,114.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,082.80x = 550,624.20 × 227,114.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,082.80x = 125,054,905,058.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,054,905,058.16/367,082.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,672.20

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