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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,091.30, 550,636.95 and 227,123.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,091.30, 550,636.95 and 227,123.30 is: 340,684.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,091.30 : 550,636.95 = 227,123.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,091.30/550,636.95 = 227,123.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,091.30x = 550,636.95 × 227,123.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,091.30x = 125,062,481,185.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,062,481,185.94/367,091.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,684.95

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