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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,047.04, 550,198.80 and 248,730.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,047.04, 550,198.80 and 248,730.40 is: 372,843.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,047.04 : 550,198.80 = 248,730.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,047.04/550,198.80 = 248,730.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,047.04x = 550,198.80 × 248,730.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,047.04x = 136,851,167,603.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,851,167,603.52/367,047.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,843.68

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