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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,330.77, 550,744.59 and 187,067.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,330.77, 550,744.59 and 187,067.25 is: 280,472.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,330.77 : 550,744.59 = 187,067.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,330.77/550,744.59 = 187,067.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,330.77x = 550,744.59 × 187,067.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,330.77x = 103,026,275,903.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,026,275,903.68/367,330.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,472.76

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