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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,973.80, 550,460.70 and 247,399.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,973.80, 550,460.70 and 247,399.58 is: 371,099.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,973.80 : 550,460.70 = 247,399.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,973.80/550,460.70 = 247,399.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,973.80x = 550,460.70 × 247,399.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,973.80x = 136,183,743,234.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,183,743,234.20/366,973.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,099.36

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