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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,347.84, 548,575.44 and 252,846

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,347.84, 548,575.44 and 252,846 is: 378,615.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,347.84 : 548,575.44 = 252,846 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,347.84/548,575.44 = 252,846/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,347.84x = 548,575.44 × 252,846
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,347.84x = 138,705,105,702.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,705,105,702.24/366,347.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378,615.87

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