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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,225.97, 550,321.83 and 292,012.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,225.97, 550,321.83 and 292,012.34 is: 437,607.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,225.97 : 550,321.83 = 292,012.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,225.97/550,321.83 = 292,012.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,225.97x = 550,321.83 × 292,012.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,225.97x = 160,700,762,579.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,700,762,579.77/367,225.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437,607.30

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