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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,200.80, 550,801.20 and 327,111.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,200.80, 550,801.20 and 327,111.20 is: 490,666.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,200.80 : 550,801.20 = 327,111.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,200.80/550,801.20 = 327,111.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,200.80x = 550,801.20 × 327,111.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,200.80x = 180,173,241,493.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,173,241,493.44/367,200.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490,666.80

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