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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,085.20, 550,627.80 and 209,621.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,085.20, 550,627.80 and 209,621.20 is: 314,431.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,085.20 : 550,627.80 = 209,621.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,085.20/550,627.80 = 209,621.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,085.20x = 550,627.80 × 209,621.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,085.20x = 115,423,260,189.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,423,260,189.36/367,085.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,431.80

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