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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,305.96, 550,200.78 and 340,731.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,305.96, 550,200.78 and 340,731.48 is: 510,393.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,305.96 : 550,200.78 = 340,731.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,305.96/550,200.78 = 340,731.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,305.96x = 550,200.78 × 340,731.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,305.96x = 187,470,726,066.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,470,726,066.55/367,305.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510,393.91

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