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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,029.94, 550,172.94 and 248,713.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,029.94, 550,172.94 and 248,713.24 is: 372,817.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,029.94 : 550,172.94 = 248,713.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,029.94/550,172.94 = 248,713.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,029.94x = 550,172.94 × 248,713.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,029.94x = 136,835,294,467.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,835,294,467.73/367,029.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,817.80

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