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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,022.44, 550,161.69 and 248,705.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,022.44, 550,161.69 and 248,705.74 is: 372,806.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,022.44 : 550,161.69 = 248,705.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,022.44/550,161.69 = 248,705.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,022.44x = 550,161.69 × 248,705.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,022.44x = 136,828,370,231.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,828,370,231.10/367,022.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,806.55

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