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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,204.58, 550,289.64 and 291,990.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,204.58, 550,289.64 and 291,990.86 is: 437,575.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,204.58 : 550,289.64 = 291,990.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,204.58/550,289.64 = 291,990.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,204.58x = 550,289.64 × 291,990.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,204.58x = 160,679,545,232.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,679,545,232.69/367,204.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437,575.00

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