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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,094.55, 550,477.80 and 142,380.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,094.55, 550,477.80 and 142,380.30 is: 213,506.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,094.55 : 550,477.80 = 142,380.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,094.55/550,477.80 = 142,380.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,094.55x = 550,477.80 × 142,380.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,094.55x = 78,377,194,307.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,377,194,307.34/367,094.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,506.83

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