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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,361.32, 550,515.74 and 209,263.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,361.32, 550,515.74 and 209,263.32 is: 313,595.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,361.32 : 550,515.74 = 209,263.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,361.32/550,515.74 = 209,263.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,361.32x = 550,515.74 × 209,263.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,361.32x = 115,202,751,464.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,202,751,464.66/367,361.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313,595.21

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