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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,904.60, 550,544.70 and 255,055.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,904.60, 550,544.70 and 255,055.40 is: 381,673.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,904.60 : 550,544.70 = 255,055.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,904.60/550,544.70 = 255,055.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,904.60x = 550,544.70 × 255,055.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,904.60x = 140,419,398,676.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,419,398,676.38/367,904.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,673.40

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