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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,048.04, 550,200.30 and 248,731.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,048.04, 550,200.30 and 248,731.40 is: 372,845.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,048.04 : 550,200.30 = 248,731.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,048.04/550,200.30 = 248,731.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,048.04x = 550,200.30 × 248,731.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,048.04x = 136,852,090,899.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,852,090,899.42/367,048.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,845.18

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