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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,465.41, 550,235.84 and 240,706.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,465.41, 550,235.84 and 240,706.89 is: 360,430.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,465.41 : 550,235.84 = 240,706.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,465.41/550,235.84 = 240,706.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,465.41x = 550,235.84 × 240,706.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,465.41x = 132,445,556,609.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,445,556,609.40/367,465.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,430.00

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