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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,966.70, 551,950.05 and 288,250.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,966.70, 551,950.05 and 288,250.55 is: 432,375.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,966.70 : 551,950.05 = 288,250.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,966.70/551,950.05 = 288,250.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,966.70x = 551,950.05 × 288,250.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,966.70x = 159,099,905,485.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,099,905,485.03/367,966.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432,375.83

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