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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,911.70, 551,867.55 and 273,433.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,911.70, 551,867.55 and 273,433.30 is: 410,149.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,911.70 : 551,867.55 = 273,433.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,911.70/551,867.55 = 273,433.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,911.70x = 551,867.55 × 273,433.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,911.70x = 150,898,965,359.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,898,965,359.42/367,911.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,149.95

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