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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,989.30, 550,483.95 and 247,415.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,989.30, 550,483.95 and 247,415.08 is: 371,122.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,989.30 : 550,483.95 = 247,415.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,989.30/550,483.95 = 247,415.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,989.30x = 550,483.95 × 247,415.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,989.30x = 136,198,030,527.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,198,030,527.97/366,989.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,122.62

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