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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,920.68, 550,381.02 and 247,346.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,920.68, 550,381.02 and 247,346.45 is: 371,019.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,920.68 : 550,381.02 = 247,346.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,920.68/550,381.02 = 247,346.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,920.68x = 550,381.02 × 247,346.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,920.68x = 136,134,791,444.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,134,791,444.38/366,920.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,019.68

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