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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,043.04, 550,192.80 and 248,726.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,043.04, 550,192.80 and 248,726.40 is: 372,837.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,043.04 : 550,192.80 = 248,726.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,043.04/550,192.80 = 248,726.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,043.04x = 550,192.80 × 248,726.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,043.04x = 136,847,474,449.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,847,474,449.92/367,043.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,837.68

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