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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,265.10, 550,703.85 and 114,498.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,265.10, 550,703.85 and 114,498.48 is: 171,687.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,265.10 : 550,703.85 = 114,498.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,265.10/550,703.85 = 114,498.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,265.10x = 550,703.85 × 114,498.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,265.10x = 63,054,753,755.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,054,753,755.15/367,265.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,687.30

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