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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,046.04, 550,197.30 and 248,729.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,046.04, 550,197.30 and 248,729.40 is: 372,842.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,046.04 : 550,197.30 = 248,729.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,046.04/550,197.30 = 248,729.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,046.04x = 550,197.30 × 248,729.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,046.04x = 136,850,244,310.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,850,244,310.62/367,046.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,842.18

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