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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,223.42, 550,771.65 and 97,353.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,223.42, 550,771.65 and 97,353.34 is: 146,013.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,223.42 : 550,771.65 = 97,353.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,223.42/550,771.65 = 97,353.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,223.42x = 550,771.65 × 97,353.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,223.42x = 53,619,461,425.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,619,461,425.97/367,223.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,013.18

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