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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,084.10, 550,626.15 and 260,795.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,084.10, 550,626.15 and 260,795.90 is: 391,193.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,084.10 : 550,626.15 = 260,795.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,084.10/550,626.15 = 260,795.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,084.10x = 550,626.15 × 260,795.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,084.10x = 143,601,042,352.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,601,042,352.79/367,084.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391,193.85

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