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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,441.19, 550,947.26 and 142,538.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,441.19, 550,947.26 and 142,538.82 is: 213,725.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,441.19 : 550,947.26 = 142,538.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,441.19/550,947.26 = 142,538.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,441.19x = 550,947.26 × 142,538.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,441.19x = 78,531,371,609.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,531,371,609.94/367,441.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,725.01

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