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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,214.85, 550,814.99 and 241,648.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,214.85, 550,814.99 and 241,648.25 is: 362,467.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,214.85 : 550,814.99 = 241,648.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,214.85/550,814.99 = 241,648.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,214.85x = 550,814.99 × 241,648.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,214.85x = 133,103,474,444.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,103,474,444.95/367,214.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,467.57

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