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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,704.64, 549,354.24 and 248,171.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,704.64, 549,354.24 and 248,171.52 is: 371,781.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,704.64 : 549,354.24 = 248,171.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,704.64/549,354.24 = 248,171.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,704.64x = 549,354.24 × 248,171.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,704.64x = 136,334,076,759.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,334,076,759.25/366,704.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,781.71

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