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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,237.60, 550,856.40 and 349,741.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,237.60, 550,856.40 and 349,741.60 is: 524,612.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,237.60 : 550,856.40 = 349,741.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,237.60/550,856.40 = 349,741.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,237.60x = 550,856.40 × 349,741.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,237.60x = 192,657,398,706.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,657,398,706.24/367,237.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524,612.40

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