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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,213.08, 550,376.70 and 189,623.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,213.08, 550,376.70 and 189,623.28 is: 284,206.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,213.08 : 550,376.70 = 189,623.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,213.08/550,376.70 = 189,623.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,213.08x = 550,376.70 × 189,623.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,213.08x = 104,364,235,089.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,364,235,089.58/367,213.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,206.20

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