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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,095.20, 550,642.80 and 273,783.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,095.20, 550,642.80 and 273,783.20 is: 410,674.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,095.20 : 550,642.80 = 273,783.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,095.20/550,642.80 = 273,783.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,095.20x = 550,642.80 × 273,783.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,095.20x = 150,756,747,840.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,756,747,840.96/367,095.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,674.80

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