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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,232.20, 550,848.30 and 314,744.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,232.20, 550,848.30 and 314,744.20 is: 472,116.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,232.20 : 550,848.30 = 314,744.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,232.20/550,848.30 = 314,744.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,232.20x = 550,848.30 × 314,744.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,232.20x = 173,376,307,504.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,376,307,504.86/367,232.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,116.30

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