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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,261.33, 550,374.68 and 292,047.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,261.33, 550,374.68 and 292,047.70 is: 437,660.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,261.33 : 550,374.68 = 292,047.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,261.33/550,374.68 = 292,047.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,261.33x = 550,374.68 × 292,047.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,261.33x = 160,735,657,972.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,735,657,972.00/367,261.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437,660.18

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