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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,994.75, 551,936.67 and 235,798.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,994.75, 551,936.67 and 235,798.80 is: 353,662.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,994.75 : 551,936.67 = 235,798.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,994.75/551,936.67 = 235,798.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,994.75x = 551,936.67 × 235,798.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,994.75x = 130,146,001,507.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,146,001,507.99/367,994.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,662.66

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