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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,049.04, 550,201.80 and 248,732.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,049.04, 550,201.80 and 248,732.40 is: 372,846.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,049.04 : 550,201.80 = 248,732.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,049.04/550,201.80 = 248,732.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,049.04x = 550,201.80 × 248,732.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,049.04x = 136,853,014,198.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,853,014,198.32/367,049.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,846.68

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