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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,988.80, 550,483.20 and 247,414.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,988.80, 550,483.20 and 247,414.58 is: 371,121.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,988.80 : 550,483.20 = 247,414.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,988.80/550,483.20 = 247,414.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,988.80x = 550,483.20 × 247,414.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,988.80x = 136,197,566,972.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,197,566,972.64/366,988.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,121.86

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