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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,091.80, 550,637.70 and 227,123.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,091.80, 550,637.70 and 227,123.80 is: 340,685.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,091.80 : 550,637.70 = 227,123.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,091.80/550,637.70 = 227,123.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,091.80x = 550,637.70 × 227,123.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,091.80x = 125,062,926,847.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,062,926,847.26/367,091.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,685.70

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