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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,362.26, 502,909.97 and 248,267.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,362.26, 502,909.97 and 248,267.66 is: 342,670.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,362.26 : 502,909.97 = 248,267.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,362.26/502,909.97 = 248,267.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,362.26x = 502,909.97 × 248,267.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,362.26x = 124,856,277,686.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,856,277,686.68/364,362.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,670.72

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