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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,959.03, 550,438.55 and 247,384.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,959.03, 550,438.55 and 247,384.80 is: 371,077.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,959.03 : 550,438.55 = 247,384.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,959.03/550,438.55 = 247,384.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,959.03x = 550,438.55 × 247,384.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,959.03x = 136,170,129,367.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,170,129,367.12/366,959.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,077.21

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