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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,923.80, 550,385.70 and 247,349.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,923.80, 550,385.70 and 247,349.58 is: 371,024.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,923.80 : 550,385.70 = 247,349.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,923.80/550,385.70 = 247,349.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,923.80x = 550,385.70 × 247,349.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,923.80x = 136,137,671,733.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,137,671,733.01/366,923.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,024.37

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