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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,972.40, 550,458.60 and 247,398.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,972.40, 550,458.60 and 247,398.18 is: 371,097.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,972.40 : 550,458.60 = 247,398.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,972.40/550,458.60 = 247,398.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,972.40x = 550,458.60 × 247,398.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,972.40x = 136,182,455,805.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,182,455,805.35/366,972.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,097.27

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