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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,092.99, 550,617.30 and 218,280.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,092.99, 550,617.30 and 218,280.30 is: 327,407.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,092.99 : 550,617.30 = 218,280.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,092.99/550,617.30 = 218,280.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,092.99x = 550,617.30 × 218,280.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,092.99x = 120,188,909,429.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,188,909,429.19/367,092.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,407.26

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