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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,430.80, 550,465.80 and 209,189.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,430.80, 550,465.80 and 209,189.20 is: 313,396.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,430.80 : 550,465.80 = 209,189.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,430.80/550,465.80 = 209,189.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,430.80x = 550,465.80 × 209,189.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,430.80x = 115,151,500,329.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,151,500,329.36/367,430.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313,396.43

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