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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,028.94, 550,171.44 and 248,712.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,028.94, 550,171.44 and 248,712.24 is: 372,816.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,028.94 : 550,171.44 = 248,712.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,028.94/550,171.44 = 248,712.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,028.94x = 550,171.44 × 248,712.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,028.94x = 136,834,371,226.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,834,371,226.43/367,028.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,816.30

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