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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,708.98, 506,996.91 and 265,571.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,708.98, 506,996.91 and 265,571.22 is: 366,169.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,708.98 : 506,996.91 = 265,571.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,708.98/506,996.91 = 265,571.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,708.98x = 506,996.91 × 265,571.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,708.98x = 134,643,787,924.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,643,787,924.93/367,708.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,169.43

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