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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,947.40, 550,421.10 and 247,373.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,947.40, 550,421.10 and 247,373.18 is: 371,059.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,947.40 : 550,421.10 = 247,373.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,947.40/550,421.10 = 247,373.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,947.40x = 550,421.10 × 247,373.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,947.40x = 136,159,415,093.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,159,415,093.99/366,947.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,059.76

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