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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,698.20, 550,964.10 and 242,893.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,698.20, 550,964.10 and 242,893.40 is: 363,954.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,698.20 : 550,964.10 = 242,893.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,698.20/550,964.10 = 242,893.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,698.20x = 550,964.10 × 242,893.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,698.20x = 133,825,543,526.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,825,543,526.94/367,698.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,954.85

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