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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,262.58, 550,376.55 and 292,048.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,262.58, 550,376.55 and 292,048.95 is: 437,662.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,262.58 : 550,376.55 = 292,048.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,262.58/550,376.55 = 292,048.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,262.58x = 550,376.55 × 292,048.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,262.58x = 160,736,893,532.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,736,893,532.12/367,262.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437,662.05

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