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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,476.30, 551,214.45 and 241,505.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,476.30, 551,214.45 and 241,505.10 is: 362,257.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,476.30 : 551,214.45 = 241,505.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,476.30/551,214.45 = 241,505.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,476.30x = 551,214.45 × 241,505.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,476.30x = 133,121,100,868.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,121,100,868.70/367,476.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,257.65

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