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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,087.55, 550,631.33 and 241,521.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,087.55, 550,631.33 and 241,521.35 is: 362,282.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,087.55 : 550,631.33 = 241,521.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,087.55/550,631.33 = 241,521.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,087.55x = 550,631.33 × 241,521.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,087.55x = 132,989,222,173.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,989,222,173.90/367,087.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,282.03

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