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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,211.40, 550,817.10 and 209,455.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,211.40, 550,817.10 and 209,455.80 is: 314,183.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,211.40 : 550,817.10 = 209,455.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,211.40/550,817.10 = 209,455.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,211.40x = 550,817.10 × 209,455.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,211.40x = 115,371,836,334.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,371,836,334.18/367,211.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,183.70

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