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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,281.80, 550,922.70 and 241,310.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,281.80, 550,922.70 and 241,310.60 is: 361,965.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,281.80 : 550,922.70 = 241,310.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,281.80/550,922.70 = 241,310.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,281.80x = 550,922.70 × 241,310.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,281.80x = 132,943,487,290.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,943,487,290.62/367,281.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,965.90

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